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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,250.12, 15,365.73 and 4,014.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,250.12, 15,365.73 and 4,014.38 is: 6,017.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,250.12 : 15,365.73 = 4,014.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,250.12/15,365.73 = 4,014.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,250.12x = 15,365.73 × 4,014.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,250.12x = 61,683,879.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,683,879.20/10,250.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,017.87

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