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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,002.48, 15,003.76 and 4,155.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,002.48, 15,003.76 and 4,155.92 is: 6,233.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,002.48 : 15,003.76 = 4,155.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,002.48/15,003.76 = 4,155.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,002.48x = 15,003.76 × 4,155.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,002.48x = 62,354,426.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,354,426.26/10,002.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,233.90

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