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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,375.39, 15,556.82 and 4,136.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,375.39, 15,556.82 and 4,136.36 is: 6,202.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,375.39 : 15,556.82 = 4,136.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,375.39/15,556.82 = 4,136.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,375.39x = 15,556.82 × 4,136.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,375.39x = 64,348,607.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,348,607.98/10,375.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,202.04

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