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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,475.51, 15,713.74 and 3,456.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,475.51, 15,713.74 and 3,456.13 is: 5,184.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,475.51 : 15,713.74 = 3,456.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,475.51/15,713.74 = 3,456.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,475.51x = 15,713.74 × 3,456.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,475.51x = 54,308,770.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,308,770.16/10,475.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,184.36

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