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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,029.72, 15,041.28 and 4,184.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,029.72, 15,041.28 and 4,184.76 is: 6,275.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,029.72 : 15,041.28 = 4,184.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,029.72/15,041.28 = 4,184.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,029.72x = 15,041.28 × 4,184.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,029.72x = 62,944,146.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,944,146.89/10,029.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,275.76

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