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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,246.14, 15,369.53 and 4,005.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,246.14, 15,369.53 and 4,005.90 is: 6,008.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,246.14 : 15,369.53 = 4,005.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,246.14/15,369.53 = 4,005.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,246.14x = 15,369.53 × 4,005.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,246.14x = 61,568,780.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,568,780.20/10,246.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,008.97

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