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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,246.62, 15,360.48 and 4,010.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,246.62, 15,360.48 and 4,010.88 is: 6,012.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,246.62 : 15,360.48 = 4,010.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,246.62/15,360.48 = 4,010.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,246.62x = 15,360.48 × 4,010.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,246.62x = 61,609,042.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,609,042.02/10,246.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,012.62

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