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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,373.67, 15,551.19 and 4,130.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,373.67, 15,551.19 and 4,130.46 is: 6,191.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,373.67 : 15,551.19 = 4,130.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,373.67/15,551.19 = 4,130.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,373.67x = 15,551.19 × 4,130.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,373.67x = 64,233,568.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,233,568.25/10,373.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,191.98

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