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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,245.18, 15,366.96 and 4,004.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,245.18, 15,366.96 and 4,004.01 is: 6,005.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,245.18 : 15,366.96 = 4,004.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,245.18/15,366.96 = 4,004.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,245.18x = 15,366.96 × 4,004.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,245.18x = 61,529,461.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,529,461.51/10,245.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,005.70

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