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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,087.31, 15,132.59 and 4,245.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,087.31, 15,132.59 and 4,245.59 is: 6,369.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,087.31 : 15,132.59 = 4,245.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,087.31/15,132.59 = 4,245.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,087.31x = 15,132.59 × 4,245.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,087.31x = 64,246,675.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,246,675.89/10,087.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,369.06

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