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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,516.70, 15,778.36 and 3,121.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,516.70, 15,778.36 and 3,121.20 is: 4,682.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,516.70 : 15,778.36 = 3,121.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,516.70/15,778.36 = 3,121.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,516.70x = 15,778.36 × 3,121.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,516.70x = 49,247,417.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,247,417.23/10,516.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,682.78

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