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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,258.47, 15,394.63 and 4,017.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,258.47, 15,394.63 and 4,017.71 is: 6,029.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,258.47 : 15,394.63 = 4,017.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,258.47/15,394.63 = 4,017.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,258.47x = 15,394.63 × 4,017.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,258.47x = 61,851,071.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,851,071.88/10,258.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,029.27

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