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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,004.38, 15,013.20 and 4,160.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,004.38, 15,013.20 and 4,160.98 is: 6,244.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,004.38 : 15,013.20 = 4,160.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,004.38/15,013.20 = 4,160.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,004.38x = 15,013.20 × 4,160.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,004.38x = 62,469,624.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,469,624.94/10,004.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,244.23

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