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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,253.28, 15,381.90 and 4,013.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,253.28, 15,381.90 and 4,013.04 is: 6,020.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,253.28 : 15,381.90 = 4,013.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,253.28/15,381.90 = 4,013.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,253.28x = 15,381.90 × 4,013.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,253.28x = 61,728,179.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,728,179.98/10,253.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,020.33

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