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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,246.08, 15,369.42 and 4,005.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,246.08, 15,369.42 and 4,005.84 is: 6,008.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,246.08 : 15,369.42 = 4,005.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,246.08/15,369.42 = 4,005.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,246.08x = 15,369.42 × 4,005.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,246.08x = 61,567,437.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,567,437.41/10,246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,008.88

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