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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,462.39, 15,693.38 and 3,066.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,462.39, 15,693.38 and 3,066.69 is: 4,599.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,462.39 : 15,693.38 = 3,066.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,462.39/15,693.38 = 3,066.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,462.39x = 15,693.38 × 3,066.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,462.39x = 48,126,667.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,126,667.05/10,462.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.97

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