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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,595.14, 15,889.68 and 4,270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,595.14, 15,889.68 and 4,270 is: 6,403.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,595.14 : 15,889.68 = 4,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,595.14/15,889.68 = 4,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,595.14x = 15,889.68 × 4,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,595.14x = 67,848,933.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,848,933.60/10,595.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,403.78

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