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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,270.96, 15,399.48 and 4,027.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,270.96, 15,399.48 and 4,027.06 is: 6,037.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,270.96 : 15,399.48 = 4,027.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,270.96/15,399.48 = 4,027.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,270.96x = 15,399.48 × 4,027.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,270.96x = 62,014,629.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,014,629.93/10,270.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,037.86

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