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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,269.60, 15,407.52 and 4,029.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,269.60, 15,407.52 and 4,029.28 is: 6,045.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,269.60 : 15,407.52 = 4,029.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,269.60/15,407.52 = 4,029.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,269.60x = 15,407.52 × 4,029.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,269.60x = 62,081,212.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,081,212.19/10,269.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,045.14

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