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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,464.76, 15,694.71 and 3,894.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,464.76, 15,694.71 and 3,894.04 is: 5,840.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,464.76 : 15,694.71 = 3,894.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,464.76/15,694.71 = 3,894.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,464.76x = 15,694.71 × 3,894.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,464.76x = 61,115,828.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,115,828.53/10,464.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,840.16

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