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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,259.59, 15,378.10 and 4,018.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,259.59, 15,378.10 and 4,018.44 is: 6,023.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,259.59 : 15,378.10 = 4,018.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,259.59/15,378.10 = 4,018.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,259.59x = 15,378.10 × 4,018.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,259.59x = 61,795,912.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,795,912.64/10,259.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,023.24

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