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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,292.50, 15,442.44 and 4,049.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,292.50, 15,442.44 and 4,049.05 is: 6,075.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,292.50 : 15,442.44 = 4,049.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,292.50/15,442.44 = 4,049.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,292.50x = 15,442.44 × 4,049.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,292.50x = 62,527,211.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,527,211.68/10,292.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,075.03

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