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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,467.87, 15,694.52 and 3,892.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,467.87, 15,694.52 and 3,892.29 is: 5,835.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,467.87 : 15,694.52 = 3,892.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,467.87/15,694.52 = 3,892.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,467.87x = 15,694.52 × 3,892.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,467.87x = 61,087,603.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,087,603.79/10,467.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,835.72

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