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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,315.79, 15,460.97 and 4,069.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,315.79, 15,460.97 and 4,069.52 is: 6,099.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,315.79 : 15,460.97 = 4,069.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,315.79/15,460.97 = 4,069.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,315.79x = 15,460.97 × 4,069.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,315.79x = 62,918,726.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,918,726.63/10,315.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,099.26

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