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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,268.80, 15,403.20 and 4,029.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,268.80, 15,403.20 and 4,029.10 is: 6,043.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,268.80 : 15,403.20 = 4,029.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,268.80/15,403.20 = 4,029.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,268.80x = 15,403.20 × 4,029.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,268.80x = 62,061,033.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,061,033.12/10,268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,043.65

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