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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,458.80, 15,688.46 and 3,062.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,458.80, 15,688.46 and 3,062.48 is: 4,593.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,458.80 : 15,688.46 = 3,062.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,458.80/15,688.46 = 3,062.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,458.80x = 15,688.46 × 3,062.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,458.80x = 48,045,594.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,045,594.98/10,458.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,593.80

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