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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,496.16, 15,744.96 and 3,475.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,496.16, 15,744.96 and 3,475.86 is: 5,214.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,496.16 : 15,744.96 = 3,475.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,496.16/15,744.96 = 3,475.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,496.16x = 15,744.96 × 3,475.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,496.16x = 54,727,276.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,727,276.67/10,496.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,214.03

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