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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,062.21, 15,093.32 and 3,137.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,062.21, 15,093.32 and 3,137.25 is: 4,705.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,062.21 : 15,093.32 = 3,137.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,062.21/15,093.32 = 3,137.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,062.21x = 15,093.32 × 3,137.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,062.21x = 47,351,502.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,351,502.48/10,062.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,705.88

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