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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,450.58, 15,669.68 and 6,942.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,450.58, 15,669.68 and 6,942.47 is: 10,409.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,450.58 : 15,669.68 = 6,942.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,450.58/15,669.68 = 6,942.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,450.58x = 15,669.68 × 6,942.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,450.58x = 108,786,170.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,786,170.25/10,450.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,409.59

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