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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,083.21, 15,126.03 and 4,239.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,083.21, 15,126.03 and 4,239.06 is: 6,359.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,083.21 : 15,126.03 = 4,239.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,083.21/15,126.03 = 4,239.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,083.21x = 15,126.03 × 4,239.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,083.21x = 64,120,148.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,120,148.73/10,083.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,359.10

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