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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,372.93, 15,549.27 and 4,131.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,372.93, 15,549.27 and 4,131.07 is: 6,192.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,372.93 : 15,549.27 = 4,131.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,372.93/15,549.27 = 4,131.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,372.93x = 15,549.27 × 4,131.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,372.93x = 64,235,122.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,235,122.82/10,372.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,192.57

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