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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,408.36, 15,612.46 and 4,248.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,408.36, 15,612.46 and 4,248.04 is: 6,372.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,408.36 : 15,612.46 = 4,248.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,408.36/15,612.46 = 4,248.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,408.36x = 15,612.46 × 4,248.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,408.36x = 66,322,354.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,322,354.58/10,408.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,372.03

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