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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,365.92, 15,551.33 and 4,126.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,365.92, 15,551.33 and 4,126.29 is: 6,190.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,365.92 : 15,551.33 = 4,126.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,365.92/15,551.33 = 4,126.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,365.92x = 15,551.33 × 4,126.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,365.92x = 64,169,276.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,169,276.83/10,365.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,190.41

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