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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,477.68, 15,714.52 and 3,082.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,477.68, 15,714.52 and 3,082.48 is: 4,623.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,477.68 : 15,714.52 = 3,082.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,477.68/15,714.52 = 3,082.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,477.68x = 15,714.52 × 3,082.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,477.68x = 48,439,693.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,439,693.61/10,477.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,623.13

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