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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,248.39, 15,364.76 and 4,007.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,248.39, 15,364.76 and 4,007.48 is: 6,008.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,248.39 : 15,364.76 = 4,007.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,248.39/15,364.76 = 4,007.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,248.39x = 15,364.76 × 4,007.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,248.39x = 61,573,871.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,573,871.54/10,248.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,008.15

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