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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,268.44, 15,402.66 and 4,031.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,268.44, 15,402.66 and 4,031.39 is: 6,047.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,268.44 : 15,402.66 = 4,031.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,268.44/15,402.66 = 4,031.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,268.44x = 15,402.66 × 4,031.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,268.44x = 62,094,129.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,094,129.50/10,268.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,047.09

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