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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,296.56, 15,438.99 and 4,053.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,296.56, 15,438.99 and 4,053.19 is: 6,077.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,296.56 : 15,438.99 = 4,053.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,296.56/15,438.99 = 4,053.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,296.56x = 15,438.99 × 4,053.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,296.56x = 62,577,194.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,577,194.38/10,296.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,077.48

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