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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,032.34, 15,048.21 and 4,107.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,032.34, 15,048.21 and 4,107.55 is: 6,161.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,032.34 : 15,048.21 = 4,107.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,032.34/15,048.21 = 4,107.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,032.34x = 15,048.21 × 4,107.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,032.34x = 61,811,274.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,811,274.99/10,032.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,161.20

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