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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,039.74, 15,056.46 and 4,195.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,039.74, 15,056.46 and 4,195.14 is: 6,291.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,039.74 : 15,056.46 = 4,195.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,039.74/15,056.46 = 4,195.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,039.74x = 15,056.46 × 4,195.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,039.74x = 63,163,957.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,163,957.60/10,039.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,291.39

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