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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,094.85, 15,135.80 and 4,249.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,094.85, 15,135.80 and 4,249.89 is: 6,372.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,094.85 : 15,135.80 = 4,249.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,094.85/15,135.80 = 4,249.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,094.85x = 15,135.80 × 4,249.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,094.85x = 64,325,463.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,325,463.81/10,094.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,372.11

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