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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,651.07, 15,969.05 and 4,071.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,651.07, 15,969.05 and 4,071.71 is: 6,104.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,651.07 : 15,969.05 = 4,071.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,651.07/15,969.05 = 4,071.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,651.07x = 15,969.05 × 4,071.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,651.07x = 65,021,320.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,021,320.22/10,651.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,104.67

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