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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,044.99, 15,072.61 and 4,126.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,044.99, 15,072.61 and 4,126.42 is: 6,191.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,044.99 : 15,072.61 = 4,126.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,044.99/15,072.61 = 4,126.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,044.99x = 15,072.61 × 4,126.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,044.99x = 62,195,919.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,195,919.36/10,044.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,191.74

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