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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,294.08, 15,437.65 and 4,052.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,294.08, 15,437.65 and 4,052.45 is: 6,077.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,294.08 : 15,437.65 = 4,052.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,294.08/15,437.65 = 4,052.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,294.08x = 15,437.65 × 4,052.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,294.08x = 62,560,304.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,560,304.74/10,294.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,077.31

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