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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,246.16, 15,360.91 and 4,005.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,246.16, 15,360.91 and 4,005.05 is: 6,004.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,246.16 : 15,360.91 = 4,005.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,246.16/15,360.91 = 4,005.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,246.16x = 15,360.91 × 4,005.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,246.16x = 61,521,125.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,521,125.78/10,246.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,004.31

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