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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,365.84, 15,550.44 and 4,125.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,365.84, 15,550.44 and 4,125.84 is: 6,189.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,365.84 : 15,550.44 = 4,125.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,365.84/15,550.44 = 4,125.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,365.84x = 15,550.44 × 4,125.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,365.84x = 64,158,627.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,158,627.37/10,365.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,189.43

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