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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,051.62, 15,073.03 and 4,124.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,051.62, 15,073.03 and 4,124.44 is: 6,184.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,051.62 : 15,073.03 = 4,124.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,051.62/15,073.03 = 4,124.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,051.62x = 15,073.03 × 4,124.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,051.62x = 62,167,807.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,167,807.85/10,051.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,184.85

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