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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,046.07, 15,063.43 and 4,121.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,046.07, 15,063.43 and 4,121.31 is: 6,179.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,046.07 : 15,063.43 = 4,121.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,046.07/15,063.43 = 4,121.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,046.07x = 15,063.43 × 4,121.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,046.07x = 62,081,064.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,081,064.69/10,046.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,179.64

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