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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,045.33, 15,074.81 and 4,123.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,045.33, 15,074.81 and 4,123.29 is: 6,187.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,045.33 : 15,074.81 = 4,123.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,045.33/15,074.81 = 4,123.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,045.33x = 15,074.81 × 4,123.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,045.33x = 62,157,779.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,157,779.91/10,045.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,187.73

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