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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,001.60, 15,002.40 and 4,454.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,001.60, 15,002.40 and 4,454.24 is: 6,681.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,001.60 : 15,002.40 = 4,454.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,001.60/15,002.40 = 4,454.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,001.60x = 15,002.40 × 4,454.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,001.60x = 66,824,290.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,824,290.18/10,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,681.36

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