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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,471.89, 15,707.94 and 3,076.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,471.89, 15,707.94 and 3,076.47 is: 4,614.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,471.89 : 15,707.94 = 3,076.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,471.89/15,707.94 = 3,076.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,471.89x = 15,707.94 × 3,076.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,471.89x = 48,325,006.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,325,006.17/10,471.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,614.74

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