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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,397.61, 15,596.48 and 4,158.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,397.61, 15,596.48 and 4,158.15 is: 6,237.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,397.61 : 15,596.48 = 4,158.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,397.61/15,596.48 = 4,158.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,397.61x = 15,596.48 × 4,158.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,397.61x = 64,852,455.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,852,455.22/10,397.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,237.25

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