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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,051.99, 15,074.50 and 4,127.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,051.99, 15,074.50 and 4,127.19 is: 6,189.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,051.99 : 15,074.50 = 4,127.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,051.99/15,074.50 = 4,127.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,051.99x = 15,074.50 × 4,127.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,051.99x = 62,215,315.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,215,315.34/10,051.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,189.35

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