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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,470.07, 15,701.72 and 3,448.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,470.07, 15,701.72 and 3,448.41 is: 5,171.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,470.07 : 15,701.72 = 3,448.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,470.07/15,701.72 = 3,448.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,470.07x = 15,701.72 × 3,448.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,470.07x = 54,145,968.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,145,968.27/10,470.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,171.50

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