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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,370.08, 15,561.60 and 4,214.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,370.08, 15,561.60 and 4,214.08 is: 6,323.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,370.08 : 15,561.60 = 4,214.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,370.08/15,561.60 = 4,214.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,370.08x = 15,561.60 × 4,214.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,370.08x = 65,577,827.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,577,827.33/10,370.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,323.75

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