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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,026.27, 15,034.23 and 4,401.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,026.27, 15,034.23 and 4,401.65 is: 6,600.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,026.27 : 15,034.23 = 4,401.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,026.27/15,034.23 = 4,401.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,026.27x = 15,034.23 × 4,401.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,026.27x = 66,175,343.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,175,343.31/10,026.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,600.20

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