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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,473.05, 15,710.94 and 3,453.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,473.05, 15,710.94 and 3,453.79 is: 5,181.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,473.05 : 15,710.94 = 3,453.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,473.05/15,710.94 = 3,453.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,473.05x = 15,710.94 × 3,453.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,473.05x = 54,262,287.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,262,287.46/10,473.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,181.14

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