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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,059.94, 15,096.72 and 4,137.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,059.94, 15,096.72 and 4,137.88 is: 6,209.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,059.94 : 15,096.72 = 4,137.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,059.94/15,096.72 = 4,137.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,059.94x = 15,096.72 × 4,137.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,059.94x = 62,468,415.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,468,415.75/10,059.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,209.62

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