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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,034.96, 15,052.98 and 4,185.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,034.96, 15,052.98 and 4,185.68 is: 6,278.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,034.96 : 15,052.98 = 4,185.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,034.96/15,052.98 = 4,185.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,034.96x = 15,052.98 × 4,185.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,034.96x = 63,006,957.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,006,957.33/10,034.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,278.75

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