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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,475.07, 15,714.93 and 3,457.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,475.07, 15,714.93 and 3,457.26 is: 5,186.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,475.07 : 15,714.93 = 3,457.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,475.07/15,714.93 = 3,457.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,475.07x = 15,714.93 × 3,457.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,475.07x = 54,330,598.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,330,598.89/10,475.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,186.66

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