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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,493.99, 15,737.21 and 3,472.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,493.99, 15,737.21 and 3,472.71 is: 5,207.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,493.99 : 15,737.21 = 3,472.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,493.99/15,737.21 = 3,472.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,493.99x = 15,737.21 × 3,472.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,493.99x = 54,650,766.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,650,766.54/10,493.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,207.81

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