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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,049.32, 15,080.82 and 4,127.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,049.32, 15,080.82 and 4,127.29 is: 6,193.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,049.32 : 15,080.82 = 4,127.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,049.32/15,080.82 = 4,127.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,049.32x = 15,080.82 × 4,127.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,049.32x = 62,242,917.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,242,917.58/10,049.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,193.74

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