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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,032.96, 15,046.08 and 4,188.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,032.96, 15,046.08 and 4,188.48 is: 6,281.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,032.96 : 15,046.08 = 4,188.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,032.96/15,046.08 = 4,188.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,032.96x = 15,046.08 × 4,188.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,032.96x = 63,020,205.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,020,205.16/10,032.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,281.32

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