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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,373.39, 15,553.82 and 4,134.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,373.39, 15,553.82 and 4,134.36 is: 6,199.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,373.39 : 15,553.82 = 4,134.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,373.39/15,553.82 = 4,134.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,373.39x = 15,553.82 × 4,134.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,373.39x = 64,305,091.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,305,091.26/10,373.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,199.04

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