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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,371.38, 15,557.97 and 4,132.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,371.38, 15,557.97 and 4,132.95 is: 6,199.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,371.38 : 15,557.97 = 4,132.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,371.38/15,557.97 = 4,132.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,371.38x = 15,557.97 × 4,132.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,371.38x = 64,300,312.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,300,312.11/10,371.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,199.79

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