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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,276.27, 15,421.49 and 4,036.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,276.27, 15,421.49 and 4,036.23 is: 6,057.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,276.27 : 15,421.49 = 4,036.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,276.27/15,421.49 = 4,036.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,276.27x = 15,421.49 × 4,036.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,276.27x = 62,244,675.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,244,675.54/10,276.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,057.13

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