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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,519.48, 15,780.79 and 3,123.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,519.48, 15,780.79 and 3,123.07 is: 4,685.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,519.48 : 15,780.79 = 3,123.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,519.48/15,780.79 = 3,123.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,519.48x = 15,780.79 × 3,123.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,519.48x = 49,284,432.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,284,432.92/10,519.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,685.06

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