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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,063.62, 15,095.77 and 4,224.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,063.62, 15,095.77 and 4,224.33 is: 6,336.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,063.62 : 15,095.77 = 4,224.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,063.62/15,095.77 = 4,224.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,063.62x = 15,095.77 × 4,224.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,063.62x = 63,769,461.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,769,461.07/10,063.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,336.63

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