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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,296.56, 15,447.72 and 4,052.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,296.56, 15,447.72 and 4,052.72 is: 6,080.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,296.56 : 15,447.72 = 4,052.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,296.56/15,447.72 = 4,052.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,296.56x = 15,447.72 × 4,052.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,296.56x = 62,605,283.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,605,283.80/10,296.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,080.21

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