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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,370.86, 15,562.74 and 4,214.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,370.86, 15,562.74 and 4,214.86 is: 6,324.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,370.86 : 15,562.74 = 4,214.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,370.86/15,562.74 = 4,214.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,370.86x = 15,562.74 × 4,214.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,370.86x = 65,594,770.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,594,770.32/10,370.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,324.91

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