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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,475.54, 15,708.39 and 3,901.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,475.54, 15,708.39 and 3,901.58 is: 5,850.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,475.54 : 15,708.39 = 3,901.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,475.54/15,708.39 = 3,901.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,475.54x = 15,708.39 × 3,901.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,475.54x = 61,287,540.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,287,540.26/10,475.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,850.54

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