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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,068.60, 15,096.92 and 3,046.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,068.60, 15,096.92 and 3,046.48 is: 4,567.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,068.60 : 15,096.92 = 3,046.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,068.60/15,096.92 = 3,046.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,068.60x = 15,096.92 × 3,046.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,068.60x = 45,992,464.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,992,464.84/10,068.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,567.91

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