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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,160.96, 15,243.35 and 4,614.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,160.96, 15,243.35 and 4,614.69 is: 6,922.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,160.96 : 15,243.35 = 4,614.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,160.96/15,243.35 = 4,614.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,160.96x = 15,243.35 × 4,614.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,160.96x = 70,343,311.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,343,311.74/10,160.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,922.90

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