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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,085.81, 15,130.33 and 4,244.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,085.81, 15,130.33 and 4,244.09 is: 6,366.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,085.81 : 15,130.33 = 4,244.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,085.81/15,130.33 = 4,244.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,085.81x = 15,130.33 × 4,244.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,085.81x = 64,214,395.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,214,395.99/10,085.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,366.81

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