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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,258.37, 15,381.39 and 4,010.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,258.37, 15,381.39 and 4,010.93 is: 6,013.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,258.37 : 15,381.39 = 4,010.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,258.37/15,381.39 = 4,010.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,258.37x = 15,381.39 × 4,010.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,258.37x = 61,693,760.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,693,760.93/10,258.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,013.99

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