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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,268.70, 15,396.42 and 4,029.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,268.70, 15,396.42 and 4,029.34 is: 6,041.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,268.70 : 15,396.42 = 4,029.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,268.70/15,396.42 = 4,029.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,268.70x = 15,396.42 × 4,029.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,268.70x = 62,037,313.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,037,313.83/10,268.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,041.40

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