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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,360.49, 15,541.74 and 4,119.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,360.49, 15,541.74 and 4,119.10 is: 6,179.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360.49 : 15,541.74 = 4,119.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360.49/15,541.74 = 4,119.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360.49x = 15,541.74 × 4,119.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360.49x = 64,017,942.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,017,942.38/10,360.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,179.05

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