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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,468.93, 15,704.69 and 3,447.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,468.93, 15,704.69 and 3,447.15 is: 5,171.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,468.93 : 15,704.69 = 3,447.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,468.93/15,704.69 = 3,447.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,468.93x = 15,704.69 × 3,447.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,468.93x = 54,136,422.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,136,422.13/10,468.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,171.15

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