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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,306.28, 15,460.02 and 4,065.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,306.28, 15,460.02 and 4,065.86 is: 6,099.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,306.28 : 15,460.02 = 4,065.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,306.28/15,460.02 = 4,065.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,306.28x = 15,460.02 × 4,065.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,306.28x = 62,858,276.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,858,276.92/10,306.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,099.03

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