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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,243.08, 15,364.92 and 4,002.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,243.08, 15,364.92 and 4,002.84 is: 6,004.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,243.08 : 15,364.92 = 4,002.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,243.08/15,364.92 = 4,002.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,243.08x = 15,364.92 × 4,002.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,243.08x = 61,503,316.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,503,316.37/10,243.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,004.38

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