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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,003.06, 15,002.88 and 4,158.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,003.06, 15,002.88 and 4,158.10 is: 6,236.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,003.06 : 15,002.88 = 4,158.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,003.06/15,002.88 = 4,158.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,003.06x = 15,002.88 × 4,158.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,003.06x = 62,383,475.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,383,475.33/10,003.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,236.44

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