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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.83, 15,552.24 and 4,207.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.83, 15,552.24 and 4,207.83 is: 6,314.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.83 : 15,552.24 = 4,207.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.83/15,552.24 = 4,207.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.83x = 15,552.24 × 4,207.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.83x = 65,441,182.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,441,182.04/10,363.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,314.38

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