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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,364.14, 15,536.55 and 4,122.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,364.14, 15,536.55 and 4,122.95 is: 6,180.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,364.14 : 15,536.55 = 4,122.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,364.14/15,536.55 = 4,122.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,364.14x = 15,536.55 × 4,122.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,364.14x = 64,056,418.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,056,418.82/10,364.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,180.59

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