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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,287.52, 15,433.42 and 4,131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,287.52, 15,433.42 and 4,131.52 is: 6,198.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,287.52 : 15,433.42 = 4,131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,287.52/15,433.42 = 4,131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,287.52x = 15,433.42 × 4,131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,287.52x = 63,763,483.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,763,483.40/10,287.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,198.14

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