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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,420.08, 15,629.24 and 4,095.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,420.08, 15,629.24 and 4,095.09 is: 6,142.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,420.08 : 15,629.24 = 4,095.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,420.08/15,629.24 = 4,095.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,420.08x = 15,629.24 × 4,095.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,420.08x = 64,003,144.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,003,144.43/10,420.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,142.29

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