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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,043.31, 15,062.40 and 4,124.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,043.31, 15,062.40 and 4,124.37 is: 6,185.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,043.31 : 15,062.40 = 4,124.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,043.31/15,062.40 = 4,124.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,043.31x = 15,062.40 × 4,124.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,043.31x = 62,122,910.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,122,910.69/10,043.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,185.50

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