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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,241.64, 15,363.37 and 4,002.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,241.64, 15,363.37 and 4,002.11 is: 6,003.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,241.64 : 15,363.37 = 4,002.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,241.64/15,363.37 = 4,002.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,241.64x = 15,363.37 × 4,002.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,241.64x = 61,485,882.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,485,882.51/10,241.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,003.52

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