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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,605.24, 15,907.70 and 4,030.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,605.24, 15,907.70 and 4,030.20 is: 6,045.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,605.24 : 15,907.70 = 4,030.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,605.24/15,907.70 = 4,030.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,605.24x = 15,907.70 × 4,030.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,605.24x = 64,111,212.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,111,212.54/10,605.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,045.24

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