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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,476.24, 15,714.06 and 3,902.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,476.24, 15,714.06 and 3,902.52 is: 5,853.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,476.24 : 15,714.06 = 3,902.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,476.24/15,714.06 = 3,902.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,476.24x = 15,714.06 × 3,902.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,476.24x = 61,324,433.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,324,433.43/10,476.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,853.67

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