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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,048.32, 15,067.56 and 4,124.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,048.32, 15,067.56 and 4,124.12 is: 6,184.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,048.32 : 15,067.56 = 4,124.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,048.32/15,067.56 = 4,124.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,048.32x = 15,067.56 × 4,124.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,048.32x = 62,140,425.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,140,425.55/10,048.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,184.16

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