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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.13, 15,359.38 and 4,004.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.13, 15,359.38 and 4,004.74 is: 6,004.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.13 : 15,359.38 = 4,004.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.13/15,359.38 = 4,004.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.13x = 15,359.38 × 4,004.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.13x = 61,510,323.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,510,323.46/10,244.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,004.45

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