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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,257.40, 15,385.30 and 4,016.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,257.40, 15,385.30 and 4,016.20 is: 6,023.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,257.40 : 15,385.30 = 4,016.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,257.40/15,385.30 = 4,016.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,257.40x = 15,385.30 × 4,016.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,257.40x = 61,790,441.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,790,441.86/10,257.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,023.99

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