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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,667.79, 15,990.75 and 4,092.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,667.79, 15,990.75 and 4,092.21 is: 6,134.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,667.79 : 15,990.75 = 4,092.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,667.79/15,990.75 = 4,092.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,667.79x = 15,990.75 × 4,092.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,667.79x = 65,437,507.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,437,507.06/10,667.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,134.12

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