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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,375.82, 15,561.88 and 4,135.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,375.82, 15,561.88 and 4,135.32 is: 6,202.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,375.82 : 15,561.88 = 4,135.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,375.82/15,561.88 = 4,135.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,375.82x = 15,561.88 × 4,135.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,375.82x = 64,353,353.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,353,353.60/10,375.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,202.24

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