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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,479.33, 15,720.95 and 3,459.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,479.33, 15,720.95 and 3,459.84 is: 5,190.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,479.33 : 15,720.95 = 3,459.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,479.33/15,720.95 = 3,459.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,479.33x = 15,720.95 × 3,459.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,479.33x = 54,391,971.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,391,971.65/10,479.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,190.41

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