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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,643.94, 15,955.92 and 4,070.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,643.94, 15,955.92 and 4,070.52 is: 6,101.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,643.94 : 15,955.92 = 4,070.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,643.94/15,955.92 = 4,070.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,643.94x = 15,955.92 × 4,070.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,643.94x = 64,948,891.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,948,891.48/10,643.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,101.96

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