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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,259.37, 15,382.89 and 4,011.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,259.37, 15,382.89 and 4,011.93 is: 6,015.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,259.37 : 15,382.89 = 4,011.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,259.37/15,382.89 = 4,011.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,259.37x = 15,382.89 × 4,011.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,259.37x = 61,715,077.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,715,077.88/10,259.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,015.48

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