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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,056.72, 15,069.69 and 4,210.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,056.72, 15,069.69 and 4,210.14 is: 6,308.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,056.72 : 15,069.69 = 4,210.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,056.72/15,069.69 = 4,210.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,056.72x = 15,069.69 × 4,210.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,056.72x = 63,445,504.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,445,504.66/10,056.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,308.77

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