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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,371.51, 15,558.88 and 4,131.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,371.51, 15,558.88 and 4,131.57 is: 6,198.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,371.51 : 15,558.88 = 4,131.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,371.51/15,558.88 = 4,131.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,371.51x = 15,558.88 × 4,131.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,371.51x = 64,282,601.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,282,601.84/10,371.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,198.00

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