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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,088.72, 15,133.08 and 4,246.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,088.72, 15,133.08 and 4,246.16 is: 6,369.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,088.72 : 15,133.08 = 4,246.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,088.72/15,133.08 = 4,246.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,088.72x = 15,133.08 × 4,246.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,088.72x = 64,257,478.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,257,478.97/10,088.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,369.24

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