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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,391.79, 15,588.69 and 4,150.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,391.79, 15,588.69 and 4,150.32 is: 6,225.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,391.79 : 15,588.69 = 4,150.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,391.79/15,588.69 = 4,150.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,391.79x = 15,588.69 × 4,150.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,391.79x = 64,698,051.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,698,051.88/10,391.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,225.88

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