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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,253.56, 15,377.48 and 4,012.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,253.56, 15,377.48 and 4,012.30 is: 6,017.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,253.56 : 15,377.48 = 4,012.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,253.56/15,377.48 = 4,012.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,253.56x = 15,377.48 × 4,012.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,253.56x = 61,699,063.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,699,063.00/10,253.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,017.33

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