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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,232.88, 15,349.31 and 4,081.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,232.88, 15,349.31 and 4,081.20 is: 6,121.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,232.88 : 15,349.31 = 4,081.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,232.88/15,349.31 = 4,081.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,232.88x = 15,349.31 × 4,081.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,232.88x = 62,643,603.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,643,603.97/10,232.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,121.80

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