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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,036.46, 15,055.24 and 4,187.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,036.46, 15,055.24 and 4,187.18 is: 6,281.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,036.46 : 15,055.24 = 4,187.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,036.46/15,055.24 = 4,187.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,036.46x = 15,055.24 × 4,187.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,036.46x = 63,038,999.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,038,999.82/10,036.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,281.00

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