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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,242.08, 15,363.42 and 4,001.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,242.08, 15,363.42 and 4,001.84 is: 6,002.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,242.08 : 15,363.42 = 4,001.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,242.08/15,363.42 = 4,001.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,242.08x = 15,363.42 × 4,001.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,242.08x = 61,481,948.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,481,948.69/10,242.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,002.88

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