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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,001.60, 15,004.20 and 4,158.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,001.60, 15,004.20 and 4,158.80 is: 6,238.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,001.60 : 15,004.20 = 4,158.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,001.60/15,004.20 = 4,158.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,001.60x = 15,004.20 × 4,158.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,001.60x = 62,399,466.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,399,466.96/10,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,238.95

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