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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,340.49, 15,501.97 and 4,716.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,340.49, 15,501.97 and 4,716.14 is: 7,070.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,340.49 : 15,501.97 = 4,716.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,340.49/15,501.97 = 4,716.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,340.49x = 15,501.97 × 4,716.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,340.49x = 73,109,460.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,109,460.80/10,340.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,070.21

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