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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,291.32, 15,436.80 and 4,050.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,291.32, 15,436.80 and 4,050.36 is: 6,075.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,291.32 : 15,436.80 = 4,050.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,291.32/15,436.80 = 4,050.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,291.32x = 15,436.80 × 4,050.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,291.32x = 62,524,597.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,524,597.25/10,291.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,075.47

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