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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,598.47, 15,899.76 and 4,029.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,598.47, 15,899.76 and 4,029.28 is: 6,044.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,598.47 : 15,899.76 = 4,029.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,598.47/15,899.76 = 4,029.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,598.47x = 15,899.76 × 4,029.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,598.47x = 64,064,584.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,064,584.97/10,598.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,044.70

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