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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,009.68, 15,016.17 and 4,166.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,009.68, 15,016.17 and 4,166.70 is: 6,250.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,009.68 : 15,016.17 = 4,166.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,009.68/15,016.17 = 4,166.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,009.68x = 15,016.17 × 4,166.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,009.68x = 62,567,875.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,567,875.54/10,009.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,250.74

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