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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,302.38, 15,460.48 and 4,061.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,302.38, 15,460.48 and 4,061.68 is: 6,095.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,302.38 : 15,460.48 = 4,061.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,302.38/15,460.48 = 4,061.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,302.38x = 15,460.48 × 4,061.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,302.38x = 62,795,522.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,795,522.41/10,302.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,095.24

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