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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,534.93, 15,797.99 and 4,290.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,534.93, 15,797.99 and 4,290.73 is: 6,434.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,534.93 : 15,797.99 = 4,290.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,534.93/15,797.99 = 4,290.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,534.93x = 15,797.99 × 4,290.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,534.93x = 67,784,880.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,784,880.86/10,534.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,434.30

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