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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,053.72, 15,081.66 and 4,210.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,053.72, 15,081.66 and 4,210.92 is: 6,316.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,053.72 : 15,081.66 = 4,210.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,053.72/15,081.66 = 4,210.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,053.72x = 15,081.66 × 4,210.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,053.72x = 63,507,663.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,507,663.73/10,053.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,316.83

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