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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,505.63, 15,759.97 and 3,483.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,505.63, 15,759.97 and 3,483.27 is: 5,225.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,505.63 : 15,759.97 = 3,483.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,505.63/15,759.97 = 3,483.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,505.63x = 15,759.97 × 3,483.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,505.63x = 54,896,221.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,896,221.99/10,505.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,225.41

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