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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,442.07, 15,670.89 and 4,202.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,442.07, 15,670.89 and 4,202.14 is: 6,306.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,442.07 : 15,670.89 = 4,202.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,442.07/15,670.89 = 4,202.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,442.07x = 15,670.89 × 4,202.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,442.07x = 65,851,250.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,851,250.29/10,442.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,306.34

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