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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,461.22, 15,689.51 and 3,066.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,461.22, 15,689.51 and 3,066.25 is: 4,598.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,461.22 : 15,689.51 = 3,066.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,461.22/15,689.51 = 3,066.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,461.22x = 15,689.51 × 3,066.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,461.22x = 48,107,866.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,107,866.26/10,461.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,598.69

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