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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,071.83, 15,112.91 and 4,153.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,071.83, 15,112.91 and 4,153.26 is: 6,232.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,071.83 : 15,112.91 = 4,153.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,071.83/15,112.91 = 4,153.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,071.83x = 15,112.91 × 4,153.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,071.83x = 62,767,823.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,767,823.82/10,071.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,232.02

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