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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,464.92, 15,701.71 and 4,229.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,464.92, 15,701.71 and 4,229.34 is: 6,345.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,464.92 : 15,701.71 = 4,229.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,464.92/15,701.71 = 4,229.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,464.92x = 15,701.71 × 4,229.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,464.92x = 66,407,870.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,407,870.17/10,464.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,345.76

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