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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,614.91, 15,916.26 and 4,379.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,614.91, 15,916.26 and 4,379.21 is: 6,566.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,614.91 : 15,916.26 = 4,379.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,614.91/15,916.26 = 4,379.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,614.91x = 15,916.26 × 4,379.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,614.91x = 69,700,644.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,700,644.95/10,614.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,566.30

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