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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,052.72, 15,079.44 and 4,201.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,052.72, 15,079.44 and 4,201.28 is: 6,302.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,052.72 : 15,079.44 = 4,201.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,052.72/15,079.44 = 4,201.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,052.72x = 15,079.44 × 4,201.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,052.72x = 63,352,949.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,352,949.68/10,052.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,302.07

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