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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,254.93, 15,376.24 and 4,007.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,254.93, 15,376.24 and 4,007.62 is: 6,009.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,254.93 : 15,376.24 = 4,007.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,254.93/15,376.24 = 4,007.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,254.93x = 15,376.24 × 4,007.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,254.93x = 61,622,126.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,622,126.95/10,254.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,009.02

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