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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,305.28, 15,458.52 and 4,064.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,305.28, 15,458.52 and 4,064.86 is: 6,097.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,305.28 : 15,458.52 = 4,064.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,305.28/15,458.52 = 4,064.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,305.28x = 15,458.52 × 4,064.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,305.28x = 62,836,719.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,836,719.61/10,305.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,097.53

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