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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,483.84, 15,723.24 and 3,086.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,483.84, 15,723.24 and 3,086.29 is: 4,628.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,483.84 : 15,723.24 = 3,086.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,483.84/15,723.24 = 3,086.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,483.84x = 15,723.24 × 3,086.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,483.84x = 48,526,478.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,526,478.38/10,483.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,628.69

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