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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,062.93, 15,082.15 and 4,212.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,062.93, 15,082.15 and 4,212.69 is: 6,313.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,062.93 : 15,082.15 = 4,212.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,062.93/15,082.15 = 4,212.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,062.93x = 15,082.15 × 4,212.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,062.93x = 63,536,422.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,536,422.48/10,062.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,313.91

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