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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,479.57, 15,722.06 and 3,084.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,479.57, 15,722.06 and 3,084.27 is: 4,627.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,479.57 : 15,722.06 = 3,084.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,479.57/15,722.06 = 3,084.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,479.57x = 15,722.06 × 3,084.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,479.57x = 48,491,062.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,491,062.57/10,479.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,627.20

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