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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,064.52, 15,096.78 and 4,141.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,064.52, 15,096.78 and 4,141.16 is: 6,211.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,064.52 : 15,096.78 = 4,141.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,064.52/15,096.78 = 4,141.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,064.52x = 15,096.78 × 4,141.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,064.52x = 62,518,181.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,518,181.46/10,064.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,211.74

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