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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,610.34, 15,910.04 and 4,761.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,610.34, 15,910.04 and 4,761.95 is: 7,140.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,610.34 : 15,910.04 = 4,761.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,610.34/15,910.04 = 4,761.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,610.34x = 15,910.04 × 4,761.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,610.34x = 75,762,711.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,762,711.62/10,610.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,140.46

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