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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,411.54, 15,623.62 and 4,170.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,411.54, 15,623.62 and 4,170.69 is: 6,258.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,411.54 : 15,623.62 = 4,170.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,411.54/15,623.62 = 4,170.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,411.54x = 15,623.62 × 4,170.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,411.54x = 65,161,265.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,161,265.27/10,411.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,258.56

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