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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,251.40, 15,369.24 and 4,010.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,251.40, 15,369.24 and 4,010.48 is: 6,012.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,251.40 : 15,369.24 = 4,010.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,251.40/15,369.24 = 4,010.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,251.40x = 15,369.24 × 4,010.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,251.40x = 61,638,029.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,638,029.64/10,251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,012.65

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