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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,306.08, 15,461.40 and 4,462.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,306.08, 15,461.40 and 4,462.80 is: 6,695.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,306.08 : 15,461.40 = 4,462.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,306.08/15,461.40 = 4,462.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,306.08x = 15,461.40 × 4,462.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,306.08x = 69,001,135.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,001,135.92/10,306.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,695.19

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