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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,256.74, 15,373.17 and 4,710.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,256.74, 15,373.17 and 4,710.67 is: 7,060.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,256.74 : 15,373.17 = 4,710.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,256.74/15,373.17 = 4,710.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,256.74x = 15,373.17 × 4,710.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,256.74x = 72,417,930.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,417,930.72/10,256.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,060.52

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