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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,430.07, 15,641.91 and 4,186.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,430.07, 15,641.91 and 4,186.79 is: 6,278.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,430.07 : 15,641.91 = 4,186.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,430.07/15,641.91 = 4,186.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,430.07x = 15,641.91 × 4,186.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,430.07x = 65,489,372.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,489,372.82/10,430.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,278.90

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