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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,258.93, 15,384.04 and 4,017.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,258.93, 15,384.04 and 4,017.95 is: 6,025.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,258.93 : 15,384.04 = 4,017.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,258.93/15,384.04 = 4,017.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,258.93x = 15,384.04 × 4,017.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,258.93x = 61,812,360.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,812,360.78/10,258.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,025.22

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