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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,166.79, 15,249.70 and 4,241.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,166.79, 15,249.70 and 4,241.24 is: 6,361.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,166.79 : 15,249.70 = 4,241.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,166.79/15,249.70 = 4,241.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,166.79x = 15,249.70 × 4,241.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,166.79x = 64,677,637.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,677,637.63/10,166.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,361.66

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