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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.62, 15,549.69 and 4,210.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.62, 15,549.69 and 4,210.62 is: 6,315.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.62 : 15,549.69 = 4,210.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.62/15,549.69 = 4,210.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.62x = 15,549.69 × 4,210.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.62x = 65,473,835.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,473,835.71/10,366.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,315.83

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