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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,380.09, 15,567.84 and 4,138.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,380.09, 15,567.84 and 4,138.95 is: 6,207.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,380.09 : 15,567.84 = 4,138.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,380.09/15,567.84 = 4,138.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,380.09x = 15,567.84 × 4,138.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,380.09x = 64,434,511.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,434,511.37/10,380.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,207.51

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