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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,301.78, 15,459.01 and 4,060.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,301.78, 15,459.01 and 4,060.73 is: 6,093.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,301.78 : 15,459.01 = 4,060.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,301.78/15,459.01 = 4,060.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,301.78x = 15,459.01 × 4,060.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,301.78x = 62,774,859.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,774,859.04/10,301.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,093.59

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