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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,036.34, 15,054.50 and 4,189.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,036.34, 15,054.50 and 4,189.76 is: 6,284.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,036.34 : 15,054.50 = 4,189.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,036.34/15,054.50 = 4,189.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,036.34x = 15,054.50 × 4,189.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,036.34x = 63,074,677.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,074,677.12/10,036.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,284.63

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