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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,004.08, 15,002.94 and 4,159.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,004.08, 15,002.94 and 4,159.25 is: 6,237.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,004.08 : 15,002.94 = 4,159.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,004.08/15,002.94 = 4,159.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,004.08x = 15,002.94 × 4,159.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,004.08x = 62,400,978.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,400,978.20/10,004.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,237.55

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