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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,477, 15,715.50 and 3,181

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,477, 15,715.50 and 3,181 is: 4,771.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,477 : 15,715.50 = 3,181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,477/15,715.50 = 3,181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,477x = 15,715.50 × 3,181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,477x = 49,991,005.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,991,005.50/10,477
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,771.50

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