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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,246.40, 15,363.37 and 4,005.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,246.40, 15,363.37 and 4,005.25 is: 6,005.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,246.40 : 15,363.37 = 4,005.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,246.40/15,363.37 = 4,005.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,246.40x = 15,363.37 × 4,005.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,246.40x = 61,534,104.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,534,104.29/10,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,005.44

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