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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,497, 15,747.66 and 4,341

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,497, 15,747.66 and 4,341 is: 6,512.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,497 : 15,747.66 = 4,341 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,497/15,747.66 = 4,341/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,497x = 15,747.66 × 4,341
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,497x = 68,360,592.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,360,592.06/10,497
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,512.39

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