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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,240.56, 15,364.62 and 4,003.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,240.56, 15,364.62 and 4,003.56 is: 6,006.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,240.56 : 15,364.62 = 4,003.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,240.56/15,364.62 = 4,003.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,240.56x = 15,364.62 × 4,003.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,240.56x = 61,513,178.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,513,178.05/10,240.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,006.82

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