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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,082.43, 15,125.27 and 4,240.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,082.43, 15,125.27 and 4,240.71 is: 6,361.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,082.43 : 15,125.27 = 4,240.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,082.43/15,125.27 = 4,240.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,082.43x = 15,125.27 × 4,240.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,082.43x = 64,141,862.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,141,862.54/10,082.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,361.75

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