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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,480.43, 15,711.26 and 3,902.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,480.43, 15,711.26 and 3,902.13 is: 5,849.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,480.43 : 15,711.26 = 3,902.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,480.43/15,711.26 = 3,902.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,480.43x = 15,711.26 × 3,902.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,480.43x = 61,307,359.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,307,359.47/10,480.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,849.70

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