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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,458.83, 15,687.09 and 3,063.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,458.83, 15,687.09 and 3,063.36 is: 4,594.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,458.83 : 15,687.09 = 3,063.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,458.83/15,687.09 = 3,063.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,458.83x = 15,687.09 × 3,063.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,458.83x = 48,055,204.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,055,204.02/10,458.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,594.70

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