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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,242.08, 15,359.84 and 4,000.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,242.08, 15,359.84 and 4,000.58 is: 5,999.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,242.08 : 15,359.84 = 4,000.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,242.08/15,359.84 = 4,000.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,242.08x = 15,359.84 × 4,000.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,242.08x = 61,448,268.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,448,268.71/10,242.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,999.59

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