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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,259.73, 15,383.43 and 4,012.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,259.73, 15,383.43 and 4,012.29 is: 6,016.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,259.73 : 15,383.43 = 4,012.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,259.73/15,383.43 = 4,012.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,259.73x = 15,383.43 × 4,012.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,259.73x = 61,722,782.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,722,782.35/10,259.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,016.02

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