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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,095.59, 15,143.39 and 4,248.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,095.59, 15,143.39 and 4,248.47 is: 6,372.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,095.59 : 15,143.39 = 4,248.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,095.59/15,143.39 = 4,248.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,095.59x = 15,143.39 × 4,248.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,095.59x = 64,336,141.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,336,141.15/10,095.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,372.70

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