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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,043.49, 15,070.36 and 4,124.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,043.49, 15,070.36 and 4,124.92 is: 6,189.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,043.49 : 15,070.36 = 4,124.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,043.49/15,070.36 = 4,124.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,043.49x = 15,070.36 × 4,124.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,043.49x = 62,164,053.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,164,053.37/10,043.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,189.49

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