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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,301.50, 15,441.83 and 4,059.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,301.50, 15,441.83 and 4,059.08 is: 6,084.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,301.50 : 15,441.83 = 4,059.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,301.50/15,441.83 = 4,059.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,301.50x = 15,441.83 × 4,059.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,301.50x = 62,679,641.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,679,641.63/10,301.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,084.52

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