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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,031.18, 15,046.73 and 4,110.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,031.18, 15,046.73 and 4,110.82 is: 6,166.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,031.18 : 15,046.73 = 4,110.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,031.18/15,046.73 = 4,110.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,031.18x = 15,046.73 × 4,110.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,031.18x = 61,854,340.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,854,340.45/10,031.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,166.21

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