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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,464.66, 15,696.78 and 3,068.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,464.66, 15,696.78 and 3,068.95 is: 4,603.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,464.66 : 15,696.78 = 3,068.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,464.66/15,696.78 = 3,068.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,464.66x = 15,696.78 × 3,068.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,464.66x = 48,172,632.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,172,632.98/10,464.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.36

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