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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,464.72, 15,697.04 and 3,801.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,464.72, 15,697.04 and 3,801.20 is: 5,701.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,464.72 : 15,697.04 = 3,801.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,464.72/15,697.04 = 3,801.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,464.72x = 15,697.04 × 3,801.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,464.72x = 59,667,490.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,667,490.96/10,464.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,701.78

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