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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,032.84, 15,050.67 and 4,188.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,032.84, 15,050.67 and 4,188.12 is: 6,282.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,032.84 : 15,050.67 = 4,188.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,032.84/15,050.67 = 4,188.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,032.84x = 15,050.67 × 4,188.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,032.84x = 63,034,012.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,034,012.04/10,032.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,282.77

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