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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.43, 15,552.08 and 4,126.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.43, 15,552.08 and 4,126.79 is: 6,191.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.43 : 15,552.08 = 4,126.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.43/15,552.08 = 4,126.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.43x = 15,552.08 × 4,126.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.43x = 64,180,147.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,180,147.59/10,366.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,191.16

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