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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,362.52, 15,540.36 and 4,124.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,362.52, 15,540.36 and 4,124.08 is: 6,184.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,362.52 : 15,540.36 = 4,124.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,362.52/15,540.36 = 4,124.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,362.52x = 15,540.36 × 4,124.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,362.52x = 64,089,687.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,089,687.87/10,362.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,184.76

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