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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,245.03, 15,369.53 and 4,004.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,245.03, 15,369.53 and 4,004.79 is: 6,007.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,245.03 : 15,369.53 = 4,004.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,245.03/15,369.53 = 4,004.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,245.03x = 15,369.53 × 4,004.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,245.03x = 61,551,720.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,551,720.02/10,245.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,007.96

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