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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,462.03, 15,698.78 and 4,618.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,462.03, 15,698.78 and 4,618.46 is: 6,930.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,462.03 : 15,698.78 = 4,618.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,462.03/15,698.78 = 4,618.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,462.03x = 15,698.78 × 4,618.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,462.03x = 72,504,187.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,504,187.48/10,462.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,930.22

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