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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,464.08, 15,702.24 and 3,894.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,464.08, 15,702.24 and 3,894.92 is: 5,844.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,464.08 : 15,702.24 = 3,894.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,464.08/15,702.24 = 3,894.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,464.08x = 15,702.24 × 3,894.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,464.08x = 61,158,968.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,158,968.62/10,464.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,844.66

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