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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,046.60, 15,067.84 and 3,804.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,046.60, 15,067.84 and 3,804.46 is: 5,705.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,046.60 : 15,067.84 = 3,804.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,046.60/15,067.84 = 3,804.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,046.60x = 15,067.84 × 3,804.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,046.60x = 57,324,994.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,324,994.57/10,046.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,705.91

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