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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,258.98, 15,392.34 and 4,023.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,258.98, 15,392.34 and 4,023.44 is: 6,036.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,258.98 : 15,392.34 = 4,023.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,258.98/15,392.34 = 4,023.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,258.98x = 15,392.34 × 4,023.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,258.98x = 61,930,156.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,930,156.45/10,258.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,036.68

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