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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,284.30, 15,409.98 and 4,037.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,284.30, 15,409.98 and 4,037.04 is: 6,049.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,284.30 : 15,409.98 = 4,037.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,284.30/15,409.98 = 4,037.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,284.30x = 15,409.98 × 4,037.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,284.30x = 62,210,705.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,210,705.66/10,284.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,049.09

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