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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,364.22, 15,543.60 and 4,123.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,364.22, 15,543.60 and 4,123.98 is: 6,184.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,364.22 : 15,543.60 = 4,123.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,364.22/15,543.60 = 4,123.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,364.22x = 15,543.60 × 4,123.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,364.22x = 64,101,495.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,101,495.53/10,364.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,184.88

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