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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,035.31, 15,052.97 and 4,187.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,035.31, 15,052.97 and 4,187.82 is: 6,281.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,035.31 : 15,052.97 = 4,187.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,035.31/15,052.97 = 4,187.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,035.31x = 15,052.97 × 4,187.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,035.31x = 63,039,107.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,039,107.89/10,035.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,281.73

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