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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,271.69, 15,416.27 and 4,036.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,271.69, 15,416.27 and 4,036.06 is: 6,057.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,271.69 : 15,416.27 = 4,036.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,271.69/15,416.27 = 4,036.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,271.69x = 15,416.27 × 4,036.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,271.69x = 62,220,947.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,220,947.11/10,271.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,057.52

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