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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,459.62, 15,689.73 and 3,064.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,459.62, 15,689.73 and 3,064.08 is: 4,596.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,459.62 : 15,689.73 = 3,064.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,459.62/15,689.73 = 3,064.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,459.62x = 15,689.73 × 3,064.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,459.62x = 48,074,640.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,074,640.99/10,459.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,596.21

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