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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.68, 15,551.91 and 4,124.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.68, 15,551.91 and 4,124.70 is: 6,187.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.68 : 15,551.91 = 4,124.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.68/15,551.91 = 4,124.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.68x = 15,551.91 × 4,124.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.68x = 64,146,963.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,146,963.18/10,366.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,187.80

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