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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,375.64, 15,562.36 and 4,136.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,375.64, 15,562.36 and 4,136.48 is: 6,204.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,375.64 : 15,562.36 = 4,136.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,375.64/15,562.36 = 4,136.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,375.64x = 15,562.36 × 4,136.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,375.64x = 64,373,390.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,373,390.89/10,375.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,204.28

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