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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,082.88, 15,111.36 and 4,231.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,082.88, 15,111.36 and 4,231.44 is: 6,341.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,082.88 : 15,111.36 = 4,231.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,082.88/15,111.36 = 4,231.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,082.88x = 15,111.36 × 4,231.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,082.88x = 63,942,813.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,942,813.16/10,082.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,341.72

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