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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,411.38, 15,623.28 and 4,172.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,411.38, 15,623.28 and 4,172.76 is: 6,261.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,411.38 : 15,623.28 = 4,172.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,411.38/15,623.28 = 4,172.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,411.38x = 15,623.28 × 4,172.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,411.38x = 65,192,197.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,192,197.85/10,411.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,261.63

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