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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,302.10, 15,461.33 and 4,063.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,302.10, 15,461.33 and 4,063.68 is: 6,098.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,302.10 : 15,461.33 = 4,063.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,302.10/15,461.33 = 4,063.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,302.10x = 15,461.33 × 4,063.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,302.10x = 62,829,877.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,829,877.18/10,302.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,098.75

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