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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,507, 15,760.50 and 4,351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,507, 15,760.50 and 4,351 is: 6,526.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,507 : 15,760.50 = 4,351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,507/15,760.50 = 4,351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,507x = 15,760.50 × 4,351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,507x = 68,573,935.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,573,935.50/10,507
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,526.50

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