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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,376.24, 15,565.32 and 4,134.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,376.24, 15,565.32 and 4,134.74 is: 6,202.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,376.24 : 15,565.32 = 4,134.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,376.24/15,565.32 = 4,134.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,376.24x = 15,565.32 × 4,134.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,376.24x = 64,358,473.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,358,473.39/10,376.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,202.49

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