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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,305.61, 15,458.38 and 4,062.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,305.61, 15,458.38 and 4,062.24 is: 6,093.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,305.61 : 15,458.38 = 4,062.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,305.61/15,458.38 = 4,062.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,305.61x = 15,458.38 × 4,062.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,305.61x = 62,795,639.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,795,639.42/10,305.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,093.35

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