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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,281.06, 15,425.37 and 4,044.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,281.06, 15,425.37 and 4,044.06 is: 6,067.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,281.06 : 15,425.37 = 4,044.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,281.06/15,425.37 = 4,044.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,281.06x = 15,425.37 × 4,044.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,281.06x = 62,381,121.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,381,121.80/10,281.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,067.58

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