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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,250.39, 15,367.75 and 4,009.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,250.39, 15,367.75 and 4,009.48 is: 6,011.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,250.39 : 15,367.75 = 4,009.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,250.39/15,367.75 = 4,009.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,250.39x = 15,367.75 × 4,009.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,250.39x = 61,616,686.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,616,686.27/10,250.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,011.16

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