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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,461.93, 15,695.31 and 3,066.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,461.93, 15,695.31 and 3,066.96 is: 4,601.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,461.93 : 15,695.31 = 3,066.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,461.93/15,695.31 = 3,066.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,461.93x = 15,695.31 × 3,066.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,461.93x = 48,136,887.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,136,887.96/10,461.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,601.15

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