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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,296.72, 15,450.26 and 4,061.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,296.72, 15,450.26 and 4,061.21 is: 6,093.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,296.72 : 15,450.26 = 4,061.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,296.72/15,450.26 = 4,061.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,296.72x = 15,450.26 × 4,061.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,296.72x = 62,746,652.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,746,652.86/10,296.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,093.85

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