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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,071.72, 15,092.19 and 4,225.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,071.72, 15,092.19 and 4,225.14 is: 6,331.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,071.72 : 15,092.19 = 4,225.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,071.72/15,092.19 = 4,225.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,071.72x = 15,092.19 × 4,225.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,071.72x = 63,766,615.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,766,615.66/10,071.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,331.25

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