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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,469.24, 15,698.73 and 3,805.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,469.24, 15,698.73 and 3,805.52 is: 5,706.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,469.24 : 15,698.73 = 3,805.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,469.24/15,698.73 = 3,805.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,469.24x = 15,698.73 × 3,805.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,469.24x = 59,741,830.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,741,830.99/10,469.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,706.42

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