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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,562.70, 15,834.33 and 4,716.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,562.70, 15,834.33 and 4,716.12 is: 7,069.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,562.70 : 15,834.33 = 4,716.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,562.70/15,834.33 = 4,716.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,562.70x = 15,834.33 × 4,716.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,562.70x = 74,676,600.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,676,600.40/10,562.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,069.84

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