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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,254.38, 15,382.85 and 4,013.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,254.38, 15,382.85 and 4,013.59 is: 6,020.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,254.38 : 15,382.85 = 4,013.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,254.38/15,382.85 = 4,013.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,254.38x = 15,382.85 × 4,013.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,254.38x = 61,740,376.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,740,376.02/10,254.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,020.88

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