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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,477.74, 15,705.68 and 3,901.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,477.74, 15,705.68 and 3,901.25 is: 5,847.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,477.74 : 15,705.68 = 3,901.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,477.74/15,705.68 = 3,901.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,477.74x = 15,705.68 × 3,901.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,477.74x = 61,271,784.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,271,784.10/10,477.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,847.81

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