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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,116.70, 15,169.65 and 4,266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,116.70, 15,169.65 and 4,266.70 is: 6,397.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,116.70 : 15,169.65 = 4,266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,116.70/15,169.65 = 4,266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,116.70x = 15,169.65 × 4,266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,116.70x = 64,724,345.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,724,345.66/10,116.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,397.77

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