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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,367.55, 15,550.92 and 4,127.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,367.55, 15,550.92 and 4,127.31 is: 6,190.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,367.55 : 15,550.92 = 4,127.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,367.55/15,550.92 = 4,127.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,367.55x = 15,550.92 × 4,127.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,367.55x = 64,183,467.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,183,467.63/10,367.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,190.80

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