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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,472.52, 15,711.08 and 3,452.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,472.52, 15,711.08 and 3,452.25 is: 5,179.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,472.52 : 15,711.08 = 3,452.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,472.52/15,711.08 = 3,452.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,472.52x = 15,711.08 × 3,452.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,472.52x = 54,238,575.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,238,575.93/10,472.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,179.13

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