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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,317.94, 15,476.91 and 4,160.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,317.94, 15,476.91 and 4,160.50 is: 6,240.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,317.94 : 15,476.91 = 4,160.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,317.94/15,476.91 = 4,160.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,317.94x = 15,476.91 × 4,160.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,317.94x = 64,391,684.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,391,684.06/10,317.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,240.75

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