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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,004.58, 15,003.69 and 4,159.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,004.58, 15,003.69 and 4,159.75 is: 6,238.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,004.58 : 15,003.69 = 4,159.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,004.58/15,003.69 = 4,159.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,004.58x = 15,003.69 × 4,159.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,004.58x = 62,411,599.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,411,599.48/10,004.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,238.30

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