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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,294.44, 15,441.66 and 4,137

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,294.44, 15,441.66 and 4,137 is: 6,205.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,294.44 : 15,441.66 = 4,137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,294.44/15,441.66 = 4,137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,294.44x = 15,441.66 × 4,137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,294.44x = 63,882,147.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,882,147.42/10,294.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,205.50

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