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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,209, 15,313.59 and 4,053

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,209, 15,313.59 and 4,053 is: 6,079.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,209 : 15,313.59 = 4,053 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,209/15,313.59 = 4,053/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,209x = 15,313.59 × 4,053
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,209x = 62,065,980.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,065,980.27/10,209
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,079.54

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