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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,615.83, 15,923.90 and 4,042.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,615.83, 15,923.90 and 4,042.37 is: 6,063.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,615.83 : 15,923.90 = 4,042.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,615.83/15,923.90 = 4,042.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,615.83x = 15,923.90 × 4,042.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,615.83x = 64,370,195.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,370,195.81/10,615.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,063.60

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