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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,032.09, 15,048.15 and 4,185.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,032.09, 15,048.15 and 4,185.51 is: 6,278.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,032.09 : 15,048.15 = 4,185.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,032.09/15,048.15 = 4,185.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,032.09x = 15,048.15 × 4,185.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,032.09x = 62,984,182.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,984,182.31/10,032.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,278.27

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