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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,246.48, 15,370 and 4,006.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,246.48, 15,370 and 4,006.24 is: 6,009.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,246.48 : 15,370 = 4,006.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,246.48/15,370 = 4,006.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,246.48x = 15,370 × 4,006.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,246.48x = 61,575,908.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,575,908.80/10,246.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,009.47

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