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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,260.98, 15,385.31 and 4,013.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,260.98, 15,385.31 and 4,013.54 is: 6,017.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,260.98 : 15,385.31 = 4,013.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,260.98/15,385.31 = 4,013.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,260.98x = 15,385.31 × 4,013.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,260.98x = 61,749,537.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,749,537.03/10,260.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,017.90

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