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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,598.72, 15,902.26 and 4,026.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,598.72, 15,902.26 and 4,026.65 is: 6,041.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,598.72 : 15,902.26 = 4,026.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,598.72/15,902.26 = 4,026.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,598.72x = 15,902.26 × 4,026.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,598.72x = 64,032,745.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,032,745.65/10,598.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,041.56

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