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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,468.32, 15,704.79 and 3,450.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,468.32, 15,704.79 and 3,450.48 is: 5,176.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,468.32 : 15,704.79 = 3,450.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,468.32/15,704.79 = 3,450.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,468.32x = 15,704.79 × 3,450.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,468.32x = 54,189,063.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,189,063.80/10,468.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,176.48

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