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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,450.84, 15,666.24 and 3,875.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,450.84, 15,666.24 and 3,875.26 is: 5,809.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,450.84 : 15,666.24 = 3,875.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,450.84/15,666.24 = 3,875.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,450.84x = 15,666.24 × 3,875.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,450.84x = 60,710,753.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,710,753.22/10,450.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,809.17

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