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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,273.36, 15,410.46 and 4,032.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,273.36, 15,410.46 and 4,032.82 is: 6,049.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,273.36 : 15,410.46 = 4,032.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,273.36/15,410.46 = 4,032.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,273.36x = 15,410.46 × 4,032.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,273.36x = 62,147,611.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,147,611.30/10,273.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,049.39

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