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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,252.29, 15,379.73 and 4,011.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,252.29, 15,379.73 and 4,011.50 is: 6,017.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,252.29 : 15,379.73 = 4,011.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,252.29/15,379.73 = 4,011.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,252.29x = 15,379.73 × 4,011.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,252.29x = 61,695,786.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,695,786.90/10,252.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,017.76

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