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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,160.36, 15,235.42 and 4,001

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,160.36, 15,235.42 and 4,001 is: 5,999.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,160.36 : 15,235.42 = 4,001 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,160.36/15,235.42 = 4,001/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,160.36x = 15,235.42 × 4,001
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,160.36x = 60,956,915.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,956,915.42/10,160.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,999.48

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