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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,357.43, 15,527.63 and 4,114.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,357.43, 15,527.63 and 4,114.76 is: 6,168.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,357.43 : 15,527.63 = 4,114.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,357.43/15,527.63 = 4,114.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,357.43x = 15,527.63 × 4,114.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,357.43x = 63,892,403.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,892,403.47/10,357.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,168.75

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