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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,464.28, 15,698.56 and 3,068.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,464.28, 15,698.56 and 3,068.96 is: 4,604.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,464.28 : 15,698.56 = 3,068.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,464.28/15,698.56 = 3,068.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,464.28x = 15,698.56 × 3,068.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,464.28x = 48,178,252.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,178,252.70/10,464.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,604.07

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