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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,293.93, 15,449.10 and 4,055.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,293.93, 15,449.10 and 4,055.51 is: 6,086.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,293.93 : 15,449.10 = 4,055.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,293.93/15,449.10 = 4,055.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,293.93x = 15,449.10 × 4,055.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,293.93x = 62,654,002.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,654,002.96/10,293.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,086.50

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