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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,246.37, 15,362.80 and 4,007.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,246.37, 15,362.80 and 4,007.07 is: 6,007.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,246.37 : 15,362.80 = 4,007.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,246.37/15,362.80 = 4,007.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,246.37x = 15,362.80 × 4,007.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,246.37x = 61,559,804.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,559,804.98/10,246.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,007.97

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