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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,063.26, 15,083.94 and 4,213.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,063.26, 15,083.94 and 4,213.02 is: 6,314.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,063.26 : 15,083.94 = 4,213.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,063.26/15,083.94 = 4,213.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,063.26x = 15,083.94 × 4,213.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,063.26x = 63,548,940.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,548,940.90/10,063.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,314.95

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