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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,251.55, 15,374.49 and 4,010.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,251.55, 15,374.49 and 4,010.30 is: 6,014.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,251.55 : 15,374.49 = 4,010.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,251.55/15,374.49 = 4,010.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,251.55x = 15,374.49 × 4,010.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,251.55x = 61,656,317.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,656,317.25/10,251.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,014.34

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