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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,310.96, 15,455.92 and 4,068.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,310.96, 15,455.92 and 4,068.48 is: 6,098.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,310.96 : 15,455.92 = 4,068.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,310.96/15,455.92 = 4,068.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,310.96x = 15,455.92 × 4,068.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,310.96x = 62,882,101.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,882,101.40/10,310.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,098.57

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