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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,055.76, 15,083.48 and 4,131.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,055.76, 15,083.48 and 4,131.44 is: 6,197.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,055.76 : 15,083.48 = 4,131.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,055.76/15,083.48 = 4,131.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,055.76x = 15,083.48 × 4,131.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,055.76x = 62,316,492.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,316,492.61/10,055.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,197.09

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