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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,268.28, 15,408.36 and 4,032.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,268.28, 15,408.36 and 4,032.54 is: 6,051.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,268.28 : 15,408.36 = 4,032.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,268.28/15,408.36 = 4,032.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,268.28x = 15,408.36 × 4,032.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,268.28x = 62,134,828.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,134,828.03/10,268.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,051.14

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