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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,242.20, 15,363.61 and 4,001.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,242.20, 15,363.61 and 4,001.96 is: 6,003.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,242.20 : 15,363.61 = 4,001.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,242.20/15,363.61 = 4,001.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,242.20x = 15,363.61 × 4,001.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,242.20x = 61,484,581.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,484,581.08/10,242.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,003.06

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