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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,294.56, 15,444.72 and 4,050.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,294.56, 15,444.72 and 4,050.72 is: 6,077.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,294.56 : 15,444.72 = 4,050.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,294.56/15,444.72 = 4,050.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,294.56x = 15,444.72 × 4,050.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,294.56x = 62,562,236.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,562,236.20/10,294.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,077.21

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