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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,008.26, 15,004.29 and 4,169.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,008.26, 15,004.29 and 4,169.24 is: 6,250.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,008.26 : 15,004.29 = 4,169.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,008.26/15,004.29 = 4,169.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,008.26x = 15,004.29 × 4,169.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,008.26x = 62,556,465.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,556,465.19/10,008.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,250.48

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