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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.40, 15,366.80 and 4,004.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.40, 15,366.80 and 4,004.16 is: 6,006.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.40 : 15,366.80 = 4,004.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.40/15,366.80 = 4,004.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.40x = 15,366.80 × 4,004.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.40x = 61,531,125.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,531,125.89/10,244.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,006.32

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