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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,272.15, 15,408.23 and 4,032.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,272.15, 15,408.23 and 4,032.81 is: 6,049.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,272.15 : 15,408.23 = 4,032.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,272.15/15,408.23 = 4,032.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,272.15x = 15,408.23 × 4,032.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,272.15x = 62,138,443.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,138,443.86/10,272.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,049.22

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