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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,251.29, 15,378.23 and 4,010.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,251.29, 15,378.23 and 4,010.50 is: 6,016.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,251.29 : 15,378.23 = 4,010.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,251.29/15,378.23 = 4,010.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,251.29x = 15,378.23 × 4,010.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,251.29x = 61,674,404.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,674,404.68/10,251.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,016.26

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