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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,308.56, 15,465.72 and 4,064.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,308.56, 15,465.72 and 4,064.72 is: 6,098.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,308.56 : 15,465.72 = 4,064.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,308.56/15,465.72 = 4,064.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,308.56x = 15,465.72 × 4,064.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,308.56x = 62,863,821.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,863,821.40/10,308.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,098.22

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