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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,475.57, 15,716.06 and 3,080.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,475.57, 15,716.06 and 3,080.27 is: 4,621.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,475.57 : 15,716.06 = 3,080.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,475.57/15,716.06 = 3,080.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,475.57x = 15,716.06 × 3,080.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,475.57x = 48,409,692.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,409,692.73/10,475.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,621.20

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