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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,162.56, 15,249.60 and 4,010.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,162.56, 15,249.60 and 4,010.88 is: 6,018.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,162.56 : 15,249.60 = 4,010.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,162.56/15,249.60 = 4,010.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,162.56x = 15,249.60 × 4,010.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,162.56x = 61,164,315.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,164,315.65/10,162.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,018.59

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