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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,460.84, 15,691.26 and 3,065.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,460.84, 15,691.26 and 3,065.30 is: 4,597.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,460.84 : 15,691.26 = 3,065.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,460.84/15,691.26 = 3,065.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,460.84x = 15,691.26 × 3,065.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,460.84x = 48,098,325.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,098,325.50/10,460.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,597.94

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