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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,301.02, 15,459.74 and 4,062.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,301.02, 15,459.74 and 4,062.61 is: 6,097.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,301.02 : 15,459.74 = 4,062.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,301.02/15,459.74 = 4,062.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,301.02x = 15,459.74 × 4,062.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,301.02x = 62,806,894.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,806,894.32/10,301.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,097.15

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