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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,045.99, 15,074.11 and 4,127.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,045.99, 15,074.11 and 4,127.42 is: 6,193.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,045.99 : 15,074.11 = 4,127.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,045.99/15,074.11 = 4,127.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,045.99x = 15,074.11 × 4,127.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,045.99x = 62,217,183.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,217,183.10/10,045.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,193.24

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