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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,272.69, 15,417.77 and 4,037.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,272.69, 15,417.77 and 4,037.06 is: 6,059.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,272.69 : 15,417.77 = 4,037.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,272.69/15,417.77 = 4,037.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,272.69x = 15,417.77 × 4,037.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,272.69x = 62,242,462.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,242,462.56/10,272.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,059.02

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