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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,072.83, 15,114.41 and 4,154.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,072.83, 15,114.41 and 4,154.26 is: 6,233.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,072.83 : 15,114.41 = 4,154.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,072.83/15,114.41 = 4,154.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,072.83x = 15,114.41 × 4,154.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,072.83x = 62,789,188.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,789,188.89/10,072.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,233.52

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