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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,265.95, 15,386.63 and 4,022.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,265.95, 15,386.63 and 4,022.07 is: 6,028.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,265.95 : 15,386.63 = 4,022.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,265.95/15,386.63 = 4,022.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,265.95x = 15,386.63 × 4,022.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,265.95x = 61,886,025.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,886,025.11/10,265.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,028.28

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