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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,623.69, 15,942.39 and 4,049.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,623.69, 15,942.39 and 4,049.93 is: 6,077.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,623.69 : 15,942.39 = 4,049.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,623.69/15,942.39 = 4,049.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,623.69x = 15,942.39 × 4,049.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,623.69x = 64,565,588.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,565,588.20/10,623.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,077.51

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