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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,270.58, 15,405.86 and 4,033.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,270.58, 15,405.86 and 4,033.52 is: 6,050.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,270.58 : 15,405.86 = 4,033.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,270.58/15,405.86 = 4,033.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,270.58x = 15,405.86 × 4,033.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,270.58x = 62,139,747.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,139,747.23/10,270.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,050.27

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