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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,057.72, 15,087.66 and 4,214.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,057.72, 15,087.66 and 4,214.92 is: 6,322.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,057.72 : 15,087.66 = 4,214.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,057.72/15,087.66 = 4,214.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,057.72x = 15,087.66 × 4,214.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,057.72x = 63,593,279.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,593,279.89/10,057.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,322.83

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