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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,033.48, 15,051.90 and 4,111.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,033.48, 15,051.90 and 4,111.72 is: 6,168.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,033.48 : 15,051.90 = 4,111.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,033.48/15,051.90 = 4,111.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,033.48x = 15,051.90 × 4,111.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,033.48x = 61,889,198.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,889,198.27/10,033.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,168.27

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