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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,392.57, 15,579.24 and 4,151.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,392.57, 15,579.24 and 4,151.07 is: 6,222.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,392.57 : 15,579.24 = 4,151.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,392.57/15,579.24 = 4,151.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,392.57x = 15,579.24 × 4,151.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,392.57x = 64,670,515.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,670,515.79/10,392.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,222.76

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