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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,248.40, 15,366.37 and 4,007.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,248.40, 15,366.37 and 4,007.25 is: 6,008.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,248.40 : 15,366.37 = 4,007.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,248.40/15,366.37 = 4,007.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,248.40x = 15,366.37 × 4,007.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,248.40x = 61,576,886.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,576,886.18/10,248.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,008.44

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