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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,512.91, 15,769.42 and 3,117.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,512.91, 15,769.42 and 3,117.43 is: 4,676.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,512.91 : 15,769.42 = 3,117.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,512.91/15,769.42 = 3,117.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,512.91x = 15,769.42 × 3,117.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,512.91x = 49,159,968.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,159,968.56/10,512.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,676.15

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