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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,255.34, 15,382.38 and 4,014.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,255.34, 15,382.38 and 4,014.20 is: 6,021.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,255.34 : 15,382.38 = 4,014.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,255.34/15,382.38 = 4,014.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,255.34x = 15,382.38 × 4,014.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,255.34x = 61,747,949.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,747,949.80/10,255.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,021.05

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