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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,086.39, 15,120.36 and 4,243.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,086.39, 15,120.36 and 4,243.41 is: 6,361.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,086.39 : 15,120.36 = 4,243.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,086.39/15,120.36 = 4,243.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,086.39x = 15,120.36 × 4,243.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,086.39x = 64,161,886.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,161,886.83/10,086.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,361.23

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