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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,476.63, 15,710.85 and 3,901.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,476.63, 15,710.85 and 3,901.32 is: 5,850.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,476.63 : 15,710.85 = 3,901.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,476.63/15,710.85 = 3,901.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,476.63x = 15,710.85 × 3,901.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,476.63x = 61,293,053.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,293,053.32/10,476.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,850.46

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