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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,348.62, 15,524.92 and 4,107.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,348.62, 15,524.92 and 4,107.40 is: 6,161.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,348.62 : 15,524.92 = 4,107.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,348.62/15,524.92 = 4,107.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,348.62x = 15,524.92 × 4,107.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,348.62x = 63,767,056.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,767,056.41/10,348.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,161.89

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