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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,467.82, 15,702.76 and 3,892.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,467.82, 15,702.76 and 3,892.46 is: 5,839.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,467.82 : 15,702.76 = 3,892.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,467.82/15,702.76 = 3,892.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,467.82x = 15,702.76 × 3,892.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,467.82x = 61,122,365.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,122,365.19/10,467.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,839.07

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