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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,421.41, 15,633.33 and 4,183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,421.41, 15,633.33 and 4,183.60 is: 6,275.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,421.41 : 15,633.33 = 4,183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,421.41/15,633.33 = 4,183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,421.41x = 15,633.33 × 4,183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,421.41x = 65,403,599.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,403,599.39/10,421.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,275.89

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