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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.06, 15,366.86 and 4,003.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.06, 15,366.86 and 4,003.62 is: 6,005.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.06 : 15,366.86 = 4,003.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.06/15,366.86 = 4,003.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.06x = 15,366.86 × 4,003.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.06x = 61,523,068.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,523,068.03/10,244.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,005.73

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