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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,376.36, 15,563.58 and 4,134.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,376.36, 15,563.58 and 4,134.71 is: 6,201.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,376.36 : 15,563.58 = 4,134.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,376.36/15,563.58 = 4,134.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,376.36x = 15,563.58 × 4,134.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,376.36x = 64,350,848.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,350,848.98/10,376.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,201.68

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