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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,373.58, 15,556.95 and 4,131.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,373.58, 15,556.95 and 4,131.72 is: 6,196.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,373.58 : 15,556.95 = 4,131.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,373.58/15,556.95 = 4,131.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,373.58x = 15,556.95 × 4,131.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,373.58x = 64,276,961.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,276,961.45/10,373.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,196.22

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