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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,272.46, 15,401.73 and 4,028.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,272.46, 15,401.73 and 4,028.56 is: 6,040.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,272.46 : 15,401.73 = 4,028.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,272.46/15,401.73 = 4,028.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,272.46x = 15,401.73 × 4,028.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,272.46x = 62,046,793.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,046,793.41/10,272.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,040.11

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