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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,062.52, 15,093.77 and 4,139.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,062.52, 15,093.77 and 4,139.16 is: 6,208.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,062.52 : 15,093.77 = 4,139.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,062.52/15,093.77 = 4,139.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,062.52x = 15,093.77 × 4,139.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,062.52x = 62,475,595.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,475,595.70/10,062.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,208.74

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