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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,462.74, 15,694.18 and 3,888.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,462.74, 15,694.18 and 3,888.92 is: 5,833.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,462.74 : 15,694.18 = 3,888.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,462.74/15,694.18 = 3,888.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,462.74x = 15,694.18 × 3,888.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,462.74x = 61,033,440.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,033,440.00/10,462.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,833.41

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