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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,359.55, 15,538.92 and 4,119.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,359.55, 15,538.92 and 4,119.31 is: 6,178.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,359.55 : 15,538.92 = 4,119.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,359.55/15,538.92 = 4,119.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,359.55x = 15,538.92 × 4,119.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,359.55x = 64,009,628.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,009,628.55/10,359.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,178.80

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