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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,298.32, 15,451.16 and 4,054.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,298.32, 15,451.16 and 4,054.88 is: 6,083.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,298.32 : 15,451.16 = 4,054.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,298.32/15,451.16 = 4,054.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,298.32x = 15,451.16 × 4,054.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,298.32x = 62,652,618.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,652,618.01/10,298.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,083.77

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