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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,372.95, 15,550.16 and 4,524.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,372.95, 15,550.16 and 4,524.93 is: 6,783.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,372.95 : 15,550.16 = 4,524.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,372.95/15,550.16 = 4,524.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,372.95x = 15,550.16 × 4,524.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,372.95x = 70,363,362.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,363,362.86/10,372.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,783.35

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