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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,443.74, 15,661.97 and 4,202.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,443.74, 15,661.97 and 4,202.14 is: 6,301.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,443.74 : 15,661.97 = 4,202.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,443.74/15,661.97 = 4,202.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,443.74x = 15,661.97 × 4,202.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,443.74x = 65,813,751.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,813,751.46/10,443.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,301.74

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