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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,481.07, 15,714.06 and 3,457.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,481.07, 15,714.06 and 3,457.17 is: 5,183.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,481.07 : 15,714.06 = 3,457.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,481.07/15,714.06 = 3,457.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,481.07x = 15,714.06 × 3,457.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,481.07x = 54,326,176.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,326,176.81/10,481.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,183.27

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