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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,029.96, 15,039.32 and 4,111.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,029.96, 15,039.32 and 4,111.02 is: 6,164.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,029.96 : 15,039.32 = 4,111.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,029.96/15,039.32 = 4,111.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,029.96x = 15,039.32 × 4,111.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,029.96x = 61,826,924.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,826,924.75/10,029.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,164.22

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