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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,370, 15,555 and 3,074

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,370, 15,555 and 3,074 is: 4,611

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,370 : 15,555 = 3,074 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,370/15,555 = 3,074/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,370x = 15,555 × 3,074
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,370x = 47,816,070
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,816,070/10,370
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,611

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