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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,316.52, 15,474.78 and 4,473

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,316.52, 15,474.78 and 4,473 is: 6,709.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,316.52 : 15,474.78 = 4,473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,316.52/15,474.78 = 4,473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,316.52x = 15,474.78 × 4,473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,316.52x = 69,218,690.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,218,690.94/10,316.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,709.50

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