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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,467.09, 15,691.14 and 3,802.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,467.09, 15,691.14 and 3,802.03 is: 5,699.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,467.09 : 15,691.14 = 3,802.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,467.09/15,691.14 = 3,802.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,467.09x = 15,691.14 × 3,802.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,467.09x = 59,658,145.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,658,145.79/10,467.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,699.59

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