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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,373.76, 15,546.06 and 4,518.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,373.76, 15,546.06 and 4,518.09 is: 6,770.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,373.76 : 15,546.06 = 4,518.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,373.76/15,546.06 = 4,518.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,373.76x = 15,546.06 × 4,518.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,373.76x = 70,238,498.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,238,498.23/10,373.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,770.78

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