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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,712.43, 16,069.41 and 3,315.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,712.43, 16,069.41 and 3,315.94 is: 4,974.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,712.43 : 16,069.41 = 3,315.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,712.43/16,069.41 = 3,315.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,712.43x = 16,069.41 × 3,315.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,712.43x = 53,285,199.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,285,199.40/10,712.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,974.15

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