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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,279.68, 15,419.83 and 4,041.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,279.68, 15,419.83 and 4,041.26 is: 6,062.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,279.68 : 15,419.83 = 4,041.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,279.68/15,419.83 = 4,041.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,279.68x = 15,419.83 × 4,041.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,279.68x = 62,315,570.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,315,570.63/10,279.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,062.01

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