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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,241.62, 15,355.64 and 4,002.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,241.62, 15,355.64 and 4,002.23 is: 6,000.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,241.62 : 15,355.64 = 4,002.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,241.62/15,355.64 = 4,002.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,241.62x = 15,355.64 × 4,002.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,241.62x = 61,456,851.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,456,851.47/10,241.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,000.70

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