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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,466.06, 15,699.18 and 3,070.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,466.06, 15,699.18 and 3,070.64 is: 4,605.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,466.06 : 15,699.18 = 3,070.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,466.06/15,699.18 = 3,070.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,466.06x = 15,699.18 × 3,070.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,466.06x = 48,206,514.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,206,514.72/10,466.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,605.98

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