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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,401.55, 15,602.39 and 4,162.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,401.55, 15,602.39 and 4,162.08 is: 6,243.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,401.55 : 15,602.39 = 4,162.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,401.55/15,602.39 = 4,162.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,401.55x = 15,602.39 × 4,162.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,401.55x = 64,938,448.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,938,448.68/10,401.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,243.15

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