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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,084.89, 15,118.11 and 4,241.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,084.89, 15,118.11 and 4,241.91 is: 6,358.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,084.89 : 15,118.11 = 4,241.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,084.89/15,118.11 = 4,241.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,084.89x = 15,118.11 × 4,241.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,084.89x = 64,129,661.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,129,661.99/10,084.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,358.98

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