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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,462.67, 15,681.80 and 3,884.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,462.67, 15,681.80 and 3,884.66 is: 5,822.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,462.67 : 15,681.80 = 3,884.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,462.67/15,681.80 = 3,884.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,462.67x = 15,681.80 × 3,884.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,462.67x = 60,918,363.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,918,363.36/10,462.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,822.45

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