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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,373.40, 15,548.46 and 4,131.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,373.40, 15,548.46 and 4,131.74 is: 6,192.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,373.40 : 15,548.46 = 4,131.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,373.40/15,548.46 = 4,131.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,373.40x = 15,548.46 × 4,131.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,373.40x = 64,242,217.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,242,217.50/10,373.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,192.98

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