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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,095.85, 15,137.29 and 4,250.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,095.85, 15,137.29 and 4,250.89 is: 6,373.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,095.85 : 15,137.29 = 4,250.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,095.85/15,137.29 = 4,250.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,095.85x = 15,137.29 × 4,250.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,095.85x = 64,346,954.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,346,954.69/10,095.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,373.60

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