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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,031.09, 15,046.65 and 4,184.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,031.09, 15,046.65 and 4,184.51 is: 6,276.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,031.09 : 15,046.65 = 4,184.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,031.09/15,046.65 = 4,184.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,031.09x = 15,046.65 × 4,184.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,031.09x = 62,962,782.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,962,782.16/10,031.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,276.77

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