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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,475.04, 15,707.64 and 3,901.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,475.04, 15,707.64 and 3,901.08 is: 5,849.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,475.04 : 15,707.64 = 3,901.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,475.04/15,707.64 = 3,901.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,475.04x = 15,707.64 × 3,901.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,475.04x = 61,276,760.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,276,760.25/10,475.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,849.79

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