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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,269.72, 15,393.33 and 4,027.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,269.72, 15,393.33 and 4,027.86 is: 6,037.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,269.72 : 15,393.33 = 4,027.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,269.72/15,393.33 = 4,027.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,269.72x = 15,393.33 × 4,027.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,269.72x = 62,002,178.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,002,178.17/10,269.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,037.38

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