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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,484.58, 15,729.57 and 3,088.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,484.58, 15,729.57 and 3,088.74 is: 4,633.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,484.58 : 15,729.57 = 3,088.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,484.58/15,729.57 = 3,088.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,484.58x = 15,729.57 × 3,088.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,484.58x = 48,584,552.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,584,552.04/10,484.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.91

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