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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,242.95, 15,364.73 and 4,002.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,242.95, 15,364.73 and 4,002.71 is: 6,004.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,242.95 : 15,364.73 = 4,002.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,242.95/15,364.73 = 4,002.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,242.95x = 15,364.73 × 4,002.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,242.95x = 61,500,606.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,500,606.84/10,242.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,004.19

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