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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,036.94, 15,048.12 and 4,195.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,036.94, 15,048.12 and 4,195.22 is: 6,289.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,036.94 : 15,048.12 = 4,195.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,036.94/15,048.12 = 4,195.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,036.94x = 15,048.12 × 4,195.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,036.94x = 63,130,173.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,130,173.99/10,036.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,289.78

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