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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,516.76, 15,777.41 and 3,121.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,516.76, 15,777.41 and 3,121.73 is: 4,683.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,516.76 : 15,777.41 = 3,121.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,516.76/15,777.41 = 3,121.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,516.76x = 15,777.41 × 3,121.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,516.76x = 49,252,837.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,252,837.95/10,516.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,683.27

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