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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,864.70, 16,297.05 and 10,130.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,864.70, 16,297.05 and 10,130.30 is: 15,195.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,864.70 : 16,297.05 = 10,130.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,864.70/16,297.05 = 10,130.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,864.70x = 16,297.05 × 10,130.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,864.70x = 165,094,005.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,094,005.62/10,864.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,195.45

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