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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,094.98, 15,144.24 and 4,171.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,094.98, 15,144.24 and 4,171.84 is: 6,258.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,094.98 : 15,144.24 = 4,171.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,094.98/15,144.24 = 4,171.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,094.98x = 15,144.24 × 4,171.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,094.98x = 63,179,346.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,179,346.20/10,094.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,258.49

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