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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,462.76, 15,696.30 and 3,067.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,462.76, 15,696.30 and 3,067.46 is: 4,601.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,462.76 : 15,696.30 = 3,067.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,462.76/15,696.30 = 3,067.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,462.76x = 15,696.30 × 3,067.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,462.76x = 48,147,772.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,147,772.40/10,462.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,601.82

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