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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,372.95, 15,553.17 and 4,133.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,372.95, 15,553.17 and 4,133.92 is: 6,198.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,372.95 : 15,553.17 = 4,133.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,372.95/15,553.17 = 4,133.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,372.95x = 15,553.17 × 4,133.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,372.95x = 64,295,560.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,295,560.53/10,372.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,198.39

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