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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,239.50, 15,361.42 and 4,083.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,239.50, 15,361.42 and 4,083.50 is: 6,126.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,239.50 : 15,361.42 = 4,083.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,239.50/15,361.42 = 4,083.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,239.50x = 15,361.42 × 4,083.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,239.50x = 62,728,358.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,728,358.57/10,239.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,126.12

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