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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.92, 15,552.83 and 4,127.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.92, 15,552.83 and 4,127.29 is: 6,191.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.92 : 15,552.83 = 4,127.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.92/15,552.83 = 4,127.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.92x = 15,552.83 × 4,127.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.92x = 64,191,039.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,191,039.73/10,366.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,191.91

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