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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,451.08, 15,676.74 and 4,213.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,451.08, 15,676.74 and 4,213.90 is: 6,320.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,451.08 : 15,676.74 = 4,213.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,451.08/15,676.74 = 4,213.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,451.08x = 15,676.74 × 4,213.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,451.08x = 66,060,214.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,060,214.69/10,451.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,320.90

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