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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,245.02, 15,374.34 and 4,003.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,245.02, 15,374.34 and 4,003.83 is: 6,008.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,245.02 : 15,374.34 = 4,003.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,245.02/15,374.34 = 4,003.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,245.02x = 15,374.34 × 4,003.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,245.02x = 61,556,243.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,556,243.72/10,245.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,008.41

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