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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,533.31, 15,799.95 and 4,291.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,533.31, 15,799.95 and 4,291.97 is: 6,437.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,533.31 : 15,799.95 = 4,291.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,533.31/15,799.95 = 4,291.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,533.31x = 15,799.95 × 4,291.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,533.31x = 67,812,832.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,812,832.40/10,533.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,437.94

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