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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,276.39, 15,408.64 and 4,029.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,276.39, 15,408.64 and 4,029.13 is: 6,041.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,276.39 : 15,408.64 = 4,029.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,276.39/15,408.64 = 4,029.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,276.39x = 15,408.64 × 4,029.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,276.39x = 62,083,413.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,083,413.68/10,276.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,041.36

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