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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,316.08, 15,471.78 and 4,074.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,316.08, 15,471.78 and 4,074.04 is: 6,110.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,316.08 : 15,471.78 = 4,074.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,316.08/15,471.78 = 4,074.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,316.08x = 15,471.78 × 4,074.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,316.08x = 63,032,650.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,032,650.59/10,316.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,110.14

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