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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,511.08, 15,766.28 and 4,270.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,511.08, 15,766.28 and 4,270.98 is: 6,406.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,511.08 : 15,766.28 = 4,270.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,511.08/15,766.28 = 4,270.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,511.08x = 15,766.28 × 4,270.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,511.08x = 67,337,466.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,337,466.55/10,511.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,406.33

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