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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,051.65, 15,084.40 and 4,511.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,051.65, 15,084.40 and 4,511.19 is: 6,769.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,051.65 : 15,084.40 = 4,511.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,051.65/15,084.40 = 4,511.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,051.65x = 15,084.40 × 4,511.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,051.65x = 68,048,594.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,048,594.44/10,051.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,769.89

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