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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,049.11, 15,073.48 and 4,124.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,049.11, 15,073.48 and 4,124.71 is: 6,186.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,049.11 : 15,073.48 = 4,124.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,049.11/15,073.48 = 4,124.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,049.11x = 15,073.48 × 4,124.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,049.11x = 62,173,701.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,173,701.16/10,049.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,186.99

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