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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,465.04, 15,699.98 and 3,069.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,465.04, 15,699.98 and 3,069.56 is: 4,605.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,465.04 : 15,699.98 = 3,069.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,465.04/15,699.98 = 3,069.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,465.04x = 15,699.98 × 3,069.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,465.04x = 48,192,030.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,192,030.61/10,465.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,605.05

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