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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,367.77, 15,549.37 and 4,126.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,367.77, 15,549.37 and 4,126.62 is: 6,189.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,367.77 : 15,549.37 = 4,126.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,367.77/15,549.37 = 4,126.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,367.77x = 15,549.37 × 4,126.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,367.77x = 64,166,341.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,166,341.23/10,367.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,189.02

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