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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,290.24, 15,436.04 and 4,049.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,290.24, 15,436.04 and 4,049.76 is: 6,074.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,290.24 : 15,436.04 = 4,049.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,290.24/15,436.04 = 4,049.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,290.24x = 15,436.04 × 4,049.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,290.24x = 62,512,257.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,512,257.35/10,290.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,074.91

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