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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,372.98, 15,562.19 and 4,047.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,372.98, 15,562.19 and 4,047.96 is: 6,072.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,372.98 : 15,562.19 = 4,047.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,372.98/15,562.19 = 4,047.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,372.98x = 15,562.19 × 4,047.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,372.98x = 62,995,024.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,995,024.58/10,372.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,072.99

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