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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,073.83, 15,115.91 and 4,155.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,073.83, 15,115.91 and 4,155.26 is: 6,235.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,073.83 : 15,115.91 = 4,155.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,073.83/15,115.91 = 4,155.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,073.83x = 15,115.91 × 4,155.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,073.83x = 62,810,536.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,810,536.19/10,073.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,235.02

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