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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,072.47, 15,093.32 and 4,225.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,072.47, 15,093.32 and 4,225.89 is: 6,332.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,072.47 : 15,093.32 = 4,225.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,072.47/15,093.32 = 4,225.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,072.47x = 15,093.32 × 4,225.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,072.47x = 63,782,688.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,782,688.93/10,072.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,332.38

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