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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,241.28, 15,363.90 and 4,001.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,241.28, 15,363.90 and 4,001.04 is: 6,002.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,241.28 : 15,363.90 = 4,001.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,241.28/15,363.90 = 4,001.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,241.28x = 15,363.90 × 4,001.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,241.28x = 61,471,578.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,471,578.46/10,241.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,002.33

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