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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,624.62, 15,932.88 and 4,049.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,624.62, 15,932.88 and 4,049.04 is: 6,072.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,624.62 : 15,932.88 = 4,049.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,624.62/15,932.88 = 4,049.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,624.62x = 15,932.88 × 4,049.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,624.62x = 64,512,868.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,512,868.44/10,624.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,072.02

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