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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,255.63, 15,384.72 and 4,014.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,255.63, 15,384.72 and 4,014.83 is: 6,022.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,255.63 : 15,384.72 = 4,014.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,255.63/15,384.72 = 4,014.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,255.63x = 15,384.72 × 4,014.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,255.63x = 61,767,035.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,767,035.40/10,255.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,022.74

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