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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,467.12, 15,704.33 and 3,895.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,467.12, 15,704.33 and 3,895.19 is: 5,844.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,467.12 : 15,704.33 = 3,895.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,467.12/15,704.33 = 3,895.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,467.12x = 15,704.33 × 3,895.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,467.12x = 61,171,251.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,171,251.18/10,467.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,844.13

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