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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,320.45, 15,480.67 and 4,160.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,320.45, 15,480.67 and 4,160.13 is: 6,240.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,320.45 : 15,480.67 = 4,160.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,320.45/15,480.67 = 4,160.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,320.45x = 15,480.67 × 4,160.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,320.45x = 64,401,599.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,401,599.69/10,320.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,240.19

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