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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,371.95, 15,551.67 and 4,132.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,371.95, 15,551.67 and 4,132.92 is: 6,196.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,371.95 : 15,551.67 = 4,132.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,371.95/15,551.67 = 4,132.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,371.95x = 15,551.67 × 4,132.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,371.95x = 64,273,807.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,273,807.98/10,371.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,196.89

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