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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,463.39, 15,694.88 and 3,067.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,463.39, 15,694.88 and 3,067.69 is: 4,601.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,463.39 : 15,694.88 = 3,067.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,463.39/15,694.88 = 3,067.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,463.39x = 15,694.88 × 3,067.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,463.39x = 48,147,026.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,147,026.43/10,463.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,601.47

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