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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,091.49, 15,137.18 and 4,248.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,091.49, 15,137.18 and 4,248.10 is: 6,372.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,091.49 : 15,137.18 = 4,248.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,091.49/15,137.18 = 4,248.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,091.49x = 15,137.18 × 4,248.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,091.49x = 64,304,182.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,304,182.82/10,091.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,372.12

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