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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,473.93, 15,707.52 and 3,452.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,473.93, 15,707.52 and 3,452.24 is: 5,177.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,473.93 : 15,707.52 = 3,452.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,473.93/15,707.52 = 3,452.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,473.93x = 15,707.52 × 3,452.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,473.93x = 54,226,168.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,226,168.11/10,473.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,177.25

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