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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,292.70, 15,443.10 and 4,051.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,292.70, 15,443.10 and 4,051.65 is: 6,079.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,292.70 : 15,443.10 = 4,051.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,292.70/15,443.10 = 4,051.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,292.70x = 15,443.10 × 4,051.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,292.70x = 62,570,036.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,570,036.12/10,292.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,079.07

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