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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,373.94, 15,561.80 and 4,451.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,373.94, 15,561.80 and 4,451.09 is: 6,677.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,373.94 : 15,561.80 = 4,451.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,373.94/15,561.80 = 4,451.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,373.94x = 15,561.80 × 4,451.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,373.94x = 69,266,972.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,266,972.36/10,373.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,677.02

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