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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,507.32, 15,755.40 and 3,110.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,507.32, 15,755.40 and 3,110.76 is: 4,664.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,507.32 : 15,755.40 = 3,110.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,507.32/15,755.40 = 3,110.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,507.32x = 15,755.40 × 3,110.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,507.32x = 49,011,268.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,011,268.10/10,507.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,664.49

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