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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,034.46, 15,051.69 and 4,187.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,034.46, 15,051.69 and 4,187.88 is: 6,281.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,034.46 : 15,051.69 = 4,187.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,034.46/15,051.69 = 4,187.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,034.46x = 15,051.69 × 4,187.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,034.46x = 63,034,671.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,034,671.52/10,034.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,281.82

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