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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,056.94, 15,093.58 and 4,217.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,056.94, 15,093.58 and 4,217.64 is: 6,329.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,056.94 : 15,093.58 = 4,217.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,056.94/15,093.58 = 4,217.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,056.94x = 15,093.58 × 4,217.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,056.94x = 63,659,286.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,659,286.75/10,056.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,329.89

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