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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.08, 15,549.42 and 4,127.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.08, 15,549.42 and 4,127.84 is: 6,190.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.08 : 15,549.42 = 4,127.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.08/15,549.42 = 4,127.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.08x = 15,549.42 × 4,127.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.08x = 64,185,517.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,185,517.85/10,368.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,190.69

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