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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,497.68, 15,743.64 and 3,101.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,497.68, 15,743.64 and 3,101.84 is: 4,651.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,497.68 : 15,743.64 = 3,101.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,497.68/15,743.64 = 3,101.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,497.68x = 15,743.64 × 3,101.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,497.68x = 48,834,252.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,834,252.30/10,497.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,651.91

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