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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,458.86, 15,687.12 and 3,063.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,458.86, 15,687.12 and 3,063.38 is: 4,594.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,458.86 : 15,687.12 = 3,063.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,458.86/15,687.12 = 3,063.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,458.86x = 15,687.12 × 3,063.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,458.86x = 48,055,609.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,055,609.67/10,458.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,594.73

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