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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,370.24, 15,546.70 and 4,126.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,370.24, 15,546.70 and 4,126.36 is: 6,186.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,370.24 : 15,546.70 = 4,126.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,370.24/15,546.70 = 4,126.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,370.24x = 15,546.70 × 4,126.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,370.24x = 64,151,281.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,151,281.01/10,370.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,186.09

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