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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,473.06, 15,710.94 and 3,453.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,473.06, 15,710.94 and 3,453.80 is: 5,181.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,473.06 : 15,710.94 = 3,453.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,473.06/15,710.94 = 3,453.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,473.06x = 15,710.94 × 3,453.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,473.06x = 54,262,444.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,262,444.57/10,473.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,181.15

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