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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,270.53, 15,404.58 and 4,035.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,270.53, 15,404.58 and 4,035.15 is: 6,052.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,270.53 : 15,404.58 = 4,035.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,270.53/15,404.58 = 4,035.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,270.53x = 15,404.58 × 4,035.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,270.53x = 62,159,790.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,159,790.99/10,270.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,052.25

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