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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,369.26, 15,548.40 and 4,126.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,369.26, 15,548.40 and 4,126.08 is: 6,186.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,369.26 : 15,548.40 = 4,126.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,369.26/15,548.40 = 4,126.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,369.26x = 15,548.40 × 4,126.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,369.26x = 64,153,942.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,153,942.27/10,369.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,186.94

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