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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,034.84, 15,052.80 and 4,191.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,034.84, 15,052.80 and 4,191.68 is: 6,287.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,034.84 : 15,052.80 = 4,191.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,034.84/15,052.80 = 4,191.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,034.84x = 15,052.80 × 4,191.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,034.84x = 63,096,520.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,096,520.70/10,034.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,287.75

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