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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,451.04, 15,668.91 and 3,877.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,451.04, 15,668.91 and 3,877.26 is: 5,813.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,451.04 : 15,668.91 = 3,877.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,451.04/15,668.91 = 3,877.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,451.04x = 15,668.91 × 3,877.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,451.04x = 60,752,437.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,752,437.99/10,451.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,813.05

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