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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,271.46, 15,400.23 and 4,027.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,271.46, 15,400.23 and 4,027.56 is: 6,038.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,271.46 : 15,400.23 = 4,027.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,271.46/15,400.23 = 4,027.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,271.46x = 15,400.23 × 4,027.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,271.46x = 62,025,350.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,025,350.34/10,271.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,038.61

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