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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,460.72, 15,688.76 and 3,065.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,460.72, 15,688.76 and 3,065.75 is: 4,597.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,460.72 : 15,688.76 = 3,065.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,460.72/15,688.76 = 3,065.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,460.72x = 15,688.76 × 3,065.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,460.72x = 48,097,722.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,097,722.20/10,460.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,597.94

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