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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,241.98, 15,363.41 and 4,001.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,241.98, 15,363.41 and 4,001.40 is: 6,002.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,241.98 : 15,363.41 = 4,001.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,241.98/15,363.41 = 4,001.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,241.98x = 15,363.41 × 4,001.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,241.98x = 61,475,128.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,475,128.77/10,241.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,002.27

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