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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,260.59, 15,379.60 and 4,019.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,260.59, 15,379.60 and 4,019.44 is: 6,024.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,260.59 : 15,379.60 = 4,019.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,260.59/15,379.60 = 4,019.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,260.59x = 15,379.60 × 4,019.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,260.59x = 61,817,302.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,817,302.53/10,260.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,024.73

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