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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,279.07, 15,427.34 and 4,043.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,279.07, 15,427.34 and 4,043.44 is: 6,068.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,279.07 : 15,427.34 = 4,043.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,279.07/15,427.34 = 4,043.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,279.07x = 15,427.34 × 4,043.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,279.07x = 62,379,523.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,379,523.65/10,279.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,068.60

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