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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,507.29, 15,760.88 and 3,111.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,507.29, 15,760.88 and 3,111.79 is: 4,667.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,507.29 : 15,760.88 = 3,111.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,507.29/15,760.88 = 3,111.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,507.29x = 15,760.88 × 3,111.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,507.29x = 49,044,548.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,044,548.78/10,507.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,667.67

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