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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,283.21, 15,425.99 and 4,042.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,283.21, 15,425.99 and 4,042.39 is: 6,064.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,283.21 : 15,425.99 = 4,042.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,283.21/15,425.99 = 4,042.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,283.21x = 15,425.99 × 4,042.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,283.21x = 62,357,867.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,357,867.72/10,283.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,064.05

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