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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,472.76, 15,706.86 and 3,719.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,472.76, 15,706.86 and 3,719.25 is: 5,578.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,472.76 : 15,706.86 = 3,719.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,472.76/15,706.86 = 3,719.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,472.76x = 15,706.86 × 3,719.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,472.76x = 58,417,739.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,417,739.06/10,472.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,578.07

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