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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,625.24, 15,942.72 and 4,052.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,625.24, 15,942.72 and 4,052.90 is: 6,081.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,625.24 : 15,942.72 = 4,052.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,625.24/15,942.72 = 4,052.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,625.24x = 15,942.72 × 4,052.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,625.24x = 64,614,249.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,614,249.89/10,625.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,081.20

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