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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,429.11, 15,642.45 and 4,188.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,429.11, 15,642.45 and 4,188.87 is: 6,282.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,429.11 : 15,642.45 = 4,188.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,429.11/15,642.45 = 4,188.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,429.11x = 15,642.45 × 4,188.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,429.11x = 65,524,189.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,524,189.53/10,429.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,282.82

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