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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,212.46, 15,316.87 and 2,716.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,212.46, 15,316.87 and 2,716.07 is: 4,073.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,212.46 : 15,316.87 = 2,716.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,212.46/15,316.87 = 2,716.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,212.46x = 15,316.87 × 2,716.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,212.46x = 41,601,620.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,601,620.46/10,212.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,073.61

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