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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,601.58, 15,902.94 and 4,028.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,601.58, 15,902.94 and 4,028.34 is: 6,042.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,601.58 : 15,902.94 = 4,028.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,601.58/15,902.94 = 4,028.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,601.58x = 15,902.94 × 4,028.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,601.58x = 64,062,449.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,062,449.32/10,601.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,042.73

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