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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,265.06, 15,395.97 and 3,050.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,265.06, 15,395.97 and 3,050.39 is: 4,575.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,265.06 : 15,395.97 = 3,050.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,265.06/15,395.97 = 3,050.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,265.06x = 15,395.97 × 3,050.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,265.06x = 46,963,712.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,963,712.93/10,265.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.10

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