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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,458.40, 15,686.46 and 3,062.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,458.40, 15,686.46 and 3,062.94 is: 4,594.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,458.40 : 15,686.46 = 3,062.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,458.40/15,686.46 = 3,062.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,458.40x = 15,686.46 × 3,062.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,458.40x = 48,046,685.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,046,685.79/10,458.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,594.08

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