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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,057.92, 15,086.91 and 4,133.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,057.92, 15,086.91 and 4,133.28 is: 6,199.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,057.92 : 15,086.91 = 4,133.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,057.92/15,086.91 = 4,133.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,057.92x = 15,086.91 × 4,133.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,057.92x = 62,358,423.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,358,423.36/10,057.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,199.93

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