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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,241.58, 15,362.67 and 4,001.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,241.58, 15,362.67 and 4,001.34 is: 6,002.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,241.58 : 15,362.67 = 4,001.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,241.58/15,362.67 = 4,001.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,241.58x = 15,362.67 × 4,001.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,241.58x = 61,471,265.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,471,265.98/10,241.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,002.13

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