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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,605.96, 15,903.54 and 4,027.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,605.96, 15,903.54 and 4,027.14 is: 6,038.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,605.96 : 15,903.54 = 4,027.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,605.96/15,903.54 = 4,027.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,605.96x = 15,903.54 × 4,027.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,605.96x = 64,045,782.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,045,782.08/10,605.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,038.66

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