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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,497.39, 15,748.31 and 3,477.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,497.39, 15,748.31 and 3,477.01 is: 5,216.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,497.39 : 15,748.31 = 3,477.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,497.39/15,748.31 = 3,477.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,497.39x = 15,748.31 × 3,477.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,497.39x = 54,757,025.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,757,025.31/10,497.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,216.25

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