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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,467.09, 15,699.69 and 3,892.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,467.09, 15,699.69 and 3,892.05 is: 5,837.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,467.09 : 15,699.69 = 3,892.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,467.09/15,699.69 = 3,892.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,467.09x = 15,699.69 × 3,892.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,467.09x = 61,103,978.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,103,978.46/10,467.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,837.72

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