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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,298.06, 15,449.97 and 4,054.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,298.06, 15,449.97 and 4,054.22 is: 6,082.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,298.06 : 15,449.97 = 4,054.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,298.06/15,449.97 = 4,054.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,298.06x = 15,449.97 × 4,054.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,298.06x = 62,637,577.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,637,577.37/10,298.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,082.46

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