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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,601.72, 15,902.58 and 4,026.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,601.72, 15,902.58 and 4,026.36 is: 6,039.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,601.72 : 15,902.58 = 4,026.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,601.72/15,902.58 = 4,026.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,601.72x = 15,902.58 × 4,026.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,601.72x = 64,029,512.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,029,512.01/10,601.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,039.54

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