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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,292.37, 15,442.25 and 4,048.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,292.37, 15,442.25 and 4,048.93 is: 6,074.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,292.37 : 15,442.25 = 4,048.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,292.37/15,442.25 = 4,048.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,292.37x = 15,442.25 × 4,048.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,292.37x = 62,524,589.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,524,589.29/10,292.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,074.85

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