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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,507.41, 15,759.38 and 4,267.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,507.41, 15,759.38 and 4,267.17 is: 6,400.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,507.41 : 15,759.38 = 4,267.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,507.41/15,759.38 = 4,267.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,507.41x = 15,759.38 × 4,267.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,507.41x = 67,247,964.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,247,964.22/10,507.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,400.05

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