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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.63, 15,360.14 and 4,005.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.63, 15,360.14 and 4,005.24 is: 6,005.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.63 : 15,360.14 = 4,005.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.63/15,360.14 = 4,005.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.63x = 15,360.14 × 4,005.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.63x = 61,521,027.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,521,027.11/10,244.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,005.20

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