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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,463.76, 15,697.80 and 3,068.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,463.76, 15,697.80 and 3,068.46 is: 4,603.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,463.76 : 15,697.80 = 3,068.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,463.76/15,697.80 = 3,068.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,463.76x = 15,697.80 × 3,068.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,463.76x = 48,168,071.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,168,071.39/10,463.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.32

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