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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,243.06, 15,365.36 and 4,002.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,243.06, 15,365.36 and 4,002.62 is: 6,004.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,243.06 : 15,365.36 = 4,002.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,243.06/15,365.36 = 4,002.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,243.06x = 15,365.36 × 4,002.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,243.06x = 61,501,630.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,501,630.42/10,243.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,004.23

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