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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,248, 15,370.62 and 4,003.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,248, 15,370.62 and 4,003.67 is: 6,004.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,248 : 15,370.62 = 4,003.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,248/15,370.62 = 4,003.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,248x = 15,370.62 × 4,003.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,248x = 61,538,813.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,538,813.32/10,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,004.96

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