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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,160.37, 15,247.06 and 4,316.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,160.37, 15,247.06 and 4,316.99 is: 6,478.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,160.37 : 15,247.06 = 4,316.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,160.37/15,247.06 = 4,316.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,160.37x = 15,247.06 × 4,316.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,160.37x = 65,821,318.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,821,318.52/10,160.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,478.24

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