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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,043.99, 15,071.11 and 4,125.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,043.99, 15,071.11 and 4,125.42 is: 6,190.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,043.99 : 15,071.11 = 4,125.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,043.99/15,071.11 = 4,125.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,043.99x = 15,071.11 × 4,125.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,043.99x = 62,174,658.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,174,658.62/10,043.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,190.24

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