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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,481.38, 15,726.62 and 3,906.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,481.38, 15,726.62 and 3,906.71 is: 5,861.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,481.38 : 15,726.62 = 3,906.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,481.38/15,726.62 = 3,906.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,481.38x = 15,726.62 × 3,906.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,481.38x = 61,439,343.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,439,343.62/10,481.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,861.76

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