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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.22, 15,355.04 and 4,002.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.22, 15,355.04 and 4,002.36 is: 5,999.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.22 : 15,355.04 = 4,002.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.22/15,355.04 = 4,002.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.22x = 15,355.04 × 4,002.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.22x = 61,456,377.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,456,377.88/10,244.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,999.13

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