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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,092.52, 15,140.40 and 4,249.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,092.52, 15,140.40 and 4,249.45 is: 6,374.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,092.52 : 15,140.40 = 4,249.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,092.52/15,140.40 = 4,249.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,092.52x = 15,140.40 × 4,249.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,092.52x = 64,338,372.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,338,372.78/10,092.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,374.86

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