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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,082.46, 15,124.91 and 4,238.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,082.46, 15,124.91 and 4,238.31 is: 6,357.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,082.46 : 15,124.91 = 4,238.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,082.46/15,124.91 = 4,238.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,082.46x = 15,124.91 × 4,238.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,082.46x = 64,104,036.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,104,036.11/10,082.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,357.98

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