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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,475.94, 15,707.96 and 3,454.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,475.94, 15,707.96 and 3,454.04 is: 5,179.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,475.94 : 15,707.96 = 3,454.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,475.94/15,707.96 = 3,454.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,475.94x = 15,707.96 × 3,454.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,475.94x = 54,255,922.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,255,922.16/10,475.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,179.10

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