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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,329.98, 15,496.72 and 4,086.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,329.98, 15,496.72 and 4,086.70 is: 6,130.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,329.98 : 15,496.72 = 4,086.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,329.98/15,496.72 = 4,086.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,329.98x = 15,496.72 × 4,086.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,329.98x = 63,330,483.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,330,483.83/10,329.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,130.75

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