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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,292, 15,427.39 and 4,049.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,292, 15,427.39 and 4,049.48 is: 6,070.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,292 : 15,427.39 = 4,049.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,292/15,427.39 = 4,049.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,292x = 15,427.39 × 4,049.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,292x = 62,472,907.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,472,907.26/10,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,070.05

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