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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,261.49, 15,391.67 and 4,022.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,261.49, 15,391.67 and 4,022.61 is: 6,033.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,261.49 : 15,391.67 = 4,022.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,261.49/15,391.67 = 4,022.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,261.49x = 15,391.67 × 4,022.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,261.49x = 61,914,717.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,914,717.03/10,261.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,033.70

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