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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,601.74, 15,901.80 and 4,029.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,601.74, 15,901.80 and 4,029.40 is: 6,043.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,601.74 : 15,901.80 = 4,029.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,601.74/15,901.80 = 4,029.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,601.74x = 15,901.80 × 4,029.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,601.74x = 64,074,712.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,074,712.92/10,601.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,043.79

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