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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,265.58, 15,407.03 and 4,029.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,265.58, 15,407.03 and 4,029.97 is: 6,048.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,265.58 : 15,407.03 = 4,029.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,265.58/15,407.03 = 4,029.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,265.58x = 15,407.03 × 4,029.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,265.58x = 62,089,942.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,089,942.59/10,265.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,048.36

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