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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,510.29, 15,767.91 and 3,114.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,510.29, 15,767.91 and 3,114.81 is: 4,672.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,510.29 : 15,767.91 = 3,114.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,510.29/15,767.91 = 3,114.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,510.29x = 15,767.91 × 3,114.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,510.29x = 49,114,043.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,114,043.75/10,510.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,672.95

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