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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,498.91, 15,747.14 and 4,261.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,498.91, 15,747.14 and 4,261.70 is: 6,392.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,498.91 : 15,747.14 = 4,261.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,498.91/15,747.14 = 4,261.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,498.91x = 15,747.14 × 4,261.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,498.91x = 67,109,486.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,109,486.49/10,498.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,392.05

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