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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,364.70, 15,549.08 and 4,123.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,364.70, 15,549.08 and 4,123.65 is: 6,186.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,364.70 : 15,549.08 = 4,123.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,364.70/15,549.08 = 4,123.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,364.70x = 15,549.08 × 4,123.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,364.70x = 64,118,943.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,118,943.12/10,364.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,186.28

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