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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,011.16, 15,003.90 and 4,160.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,011.16, 15,003.90 and 4,160.80 is: 6,235.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,011.16 : 15,003.90 = 4,160.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,011.16/15,003.90 = 4,160.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,011.16x = 15,003.90 × 4,160.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,011.16x = 62,428,227.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,428,227.12/10,011.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,235.86

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