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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.82, 15,367.56 and 4,004.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.82, 15,367.56 and 4,004.58 is: 6,007.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.82 : 15,367.56 = 4,004.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.82/15,367.56 = 4,004.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.82x = 15,367.56 × 4,004.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.82x = 61,540,623.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,540,623.42/10,244.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,007.00

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