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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,479.83, 15,719.06 and 3,459.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,479.83, 15,719.06 and 3,459.11 is: 5,188.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,479.83 : 15,719.06 = 3,459.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,479.83/15,719.06 = 3,459.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,479.83x = 15,719.06 × 3,459.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,479.83x = 54,373,887.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,373,887.69/10,479.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,188.43

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