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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,484.82, 15,727.37 and 4,161.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,484.82, 15,727.37 and 4,161.26 is: 6,241.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,484.82 : 15,727.37 = 4,161.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,484.82/15,727.37 = 4,161.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,484.82x = 15,727.37 × 4,161.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,484.82x = 65,445,576.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,445,576.24/10,484.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,241.94

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