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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,458.09, 15,685.99 and 3,062.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,458.09, 15,685.99 and 3,062.63 is: 4,593.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,458.09 : 15,685.99 = 3,062.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,458.09/15,685.99 = 3,062.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,458.09x = 15,685.99 × 3,062.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,458.09x = 48,040,305.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,040,305.12/10,458.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,593.60

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