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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,371.70, 15,551.29 and 4,132.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,371.70, 15,551.29 and 4,132.68 is: 6,196.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,371.70 : 15,551.29 = 4,132.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,371.70/15,551.29 = 4,132.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,371.70x = 15,551.29 × 4,132.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,371.70x = 64,268,427.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,268,427.40/10,371.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,196.52

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