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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,480.51, 15,715.36 and 3,084.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,480.51, 15,715.36 and 3,084.01 is: 4,624.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,480.51 : 15,715.36 = 3,084.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,480.51/15,715.36 = 3,084.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,480.51x = 15,715.36 × 3,084.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,480.51x = 48,466,272.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,466,272.69/10,480.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,624.42

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