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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,367.46, 15,546.80 and 3,951.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,367.46, 15,546.80 and 3,951.86 is: 5,926.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,367.46 : 15,546.80 = 3,951.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,367.46/15,546.80 = 3,951.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,367.46x = 15,546.80 × 3,951.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,367.46x = 61,438,709.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,438,709.19/10,367.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,926.11

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