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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,503.59, 15,757.81 and 3,483.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,503.59, 15,757.81 and 3,483.08 is: 5,225.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,503.59 : 15,757.81 = 3,483.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,503.59/15,757.81 = 3,483.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,503.59x = 15,757.81 × 3,483.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,503.59x = 54,885,684.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,885,684.45/10,503.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,225.42

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