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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,009.26, 15,005.78 and 4,170.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,009.26, 15,005.78 and 4,170.24 is: 6,251.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,009.26 : 15,005.78 = 4,170.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,009.26/15,005.78 = 4,170.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,009.26x = 15,005.78 × 4,170.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,009.26x = 62,577,703.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,577,703.99/10,009.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,251.98

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