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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,243.86, 15,365.04 and 4,002.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,243.86, 15,365.04 and 4,002.69 is: 6,003.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,243.86 : 15,365.04 = 4,002.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,243.86/15,365.04 = 4,002.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,243.86x = 15,365.04 × 4,002.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,243.86x = 61,501,491.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,501,491.96/10,243.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,003.74

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