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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,657.72, 15,983.44 and 4,083.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,657.72, 15,983.44 and 4,083.40 is: 6,123.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,657.72 : 15,983.44 = 4,083.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,657.72/15,983.44 = 4,083.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,657.72x = 15,983.44 × 4,083.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,657.72x = 65,266,778.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,266,778.90/10,657.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,123.90

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