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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,298.56, 15,451.80 and 4,061.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,298.56, 15,451.80 and 4,061.56 is: 6,093.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,298.56 : 15,451.80 = 4,061.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,298.56/15,451.80 = 4,061.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,298.56x = 15,451.80 × 4,061.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,298.56x = 62,758,412.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,758,412.81/10,298.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,093.90

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