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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,043.63, 15,066.35 and 4,119.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,043.63, 15,066.35 and 4,119.14 is: 6,179.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,043.63 : 15,066.35 = 4,119.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,043.63/15,066.35 = 4,119.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,043.63x = 15,066.35 × 4,119.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,043.63x = 62,060,375.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,060,375.88/10,043.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,179.08

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