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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,461.16, 15,690.08 and 3,063.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,461.16, 15,690.08 and 3,063.88 is: 4,595.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,461.16 : 15,690.08 = 3,063.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,461.16/15,690.08 = 3,063.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,461.16x = 15,690.08 × 3,063.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,461.16x = 48,072,522.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,072,522.31/10,461.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,595.33

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