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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,478.62, 15,714.56 and 3,457.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,478.62, 15,714.56 and 3,457.04 is: 5,184.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,478.62 : 15,714.56 = 3,457.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,478.62/15,714.56 = 3,457.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,478.62x = 15,714.56 × 3,457.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,478.62x = 54,325,862.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,325,862.50/10,478.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,184.45

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