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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,451.84, 15,680.46 and 3,879.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,451.84, 15,680.46 and 3,879.92 is: 5,820.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,451.84 : 15,680.46 = 3,879.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,451.84/15,680.46 = 3,879.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,451.84x = 15,680.46 × 3,879.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,451.84x = 60,838,930.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,838,930.36/10,451.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,820.88

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