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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,041.12, 15,059.82 and 4,196.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,041.12, 15,059.82 and 4,196.16 is: 6,293.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,041.12 : 15,059.82 = 4,196.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,041.12/15,059.82 = 4,196.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,041.12x = 15,059.82 × 4,196.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,041.12x = 63,193,414.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,193,414.29/10,041.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,293.46

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