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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,647.02, 15,973.37 and 4,073.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,647.02, 15,973.37 and 4,073.74 is: 6,111.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,647.02 : 15,973.37 = 4,073.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,647.02/15,973.37 = 4,073.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,647.02x = 15,973.37 × 4,073.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,647.02x = 65,071,356.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,071,356.30/10,647.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,111.70

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