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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,245.23, 15,371.53 and 4,009.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,245.23, 15,371.53 and 4,009.71 is: 6,016.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,245.23 : 15,371.53 = 4,009.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,245.23/15,371.53 = 4,009.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,245.23x = 15,371.53 × 4,009.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,245.23x = 61,635,367.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,635,367.53/10,245.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,016.01

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