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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,627.44, 15,929.28 and 4,049.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,627.44, 15,929.28 and 4,049.52 is: 6,069.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,627.44 : 15,929.28 = 4,049.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,627.44/15,929.28 = 4,049.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,627.44x = 15,929.28 × 4,049.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,627.44x = 64,505,937.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,505,937.95/10,627.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,069.75

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