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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,241.72, 15,362.51 and 4,002.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,241.72, 15,362.51 and 4,002.35 is: 6,003.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,241.72 : 15,362.51 = 4,002.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,241.72/15,362.51 = 4,002.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,241.72x = 15,362.51 × 4,002.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,241.72x = 61,486,141.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,486,141.90/10,241.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,003.50

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