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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,039.96, 15,052.60 and 4,198.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,039.96, 15,052.60 and 4,198.24 is: 6,294.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,039.96 : 15,052.60 = 4,198.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,039.96/15,052.60 = 4,198.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,039.96x = 15,052.60 × 4,198.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,039.96x = 63,194,427.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,194,427.42/10,039.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,294.29

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