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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,283.65, 15,425.30 and 4,044.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,283.65, 15,425.30 and 4,044.31 is: 6,066.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,283.65 : 15,425.30 = 4,044.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,283.65/15,425.30 = 4,044.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,283.65x = 15,425.30 × 4,044.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,283.65x = 62,384,674.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,384,674.82/10,283.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,066.39

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