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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,464.30, 15,692.76 and 3,066.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,464.30, 15,692.76 and 3,066.84 is: 4,599.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,464.30 : 15,692.76 = 3,066.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,464.30/15,692.76 = 3,066.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,464.30x = 15,692.76 × 3,066.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,464.30x = 48,127,184.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,127,184.08/10,464.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.18

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