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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,458.63, 15,694.07 and 3,889.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,458.63, 15,694.07 and 3,889.35 is: 5,836.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,458.63 : 15,694.07 = 3,889.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,458.63/15,694.07 = 3,889.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,458.63x = 15,694.07 × 3,889.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,458.63x = 61,039,711.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,039,711.71/10,458.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,836.30

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