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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,252.50, 15,377.34 and 4,008.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,252.50, 15,377.34 and 4,008.18 is: 6,011.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,252.50 : 15,377.34 = 4,008.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,252.50/15,377.34 = 4,008.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,252.50x = 15,377.34 × 4,008.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,252.50x = 61,635,146.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,635,146.64/10,252.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,011.72

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