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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,002.44, 15,005.52 and 4,159.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,002.44, 15,005.52 and 4,159.52 is: 6,240.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,002.44 : 15,005.52 = 4,159.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,002.44/15,005.52 = 4,159.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,002.44x = 15,005.52 × 4,159.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,002.44x = 62,415,760.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,415,760.55/10,002.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,240.05

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