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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,006.13, 15,006.06 and 4,161.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,006.13, 15,006.06 and 4,161.38 is: 6,240.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,006.13 : 15,006.06 = 4,161.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,006.13/15,006.06 = 4,161.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,006.13x = 15,006.06 × 4,161.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,006.13x = 62,445,842.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,445,842.93/10,006.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,240.76

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