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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,052.08, 15,059.94 and 4,198.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,052.08, 15,059.94 and 4,198.48 is: 6,290.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,052.08 : 15,059.94 = 4,198.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,052.08/15,059.94 = 4,198.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,052.08x = 15,059.94 × 4,198.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,052.08x = 63,228,856.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,228,856.89/10,052.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,290.13

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