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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,466.89, 15,701.78 and 3,070.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,466.89, 15,701.78 and 3,070.31 is: 4,605.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,466.89 : 15,701.78 = 3,070.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,466.89/15,701.78 = 3,070.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,466.89x = 15,701.78 × 3,070.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,466.89x = 48,209,261.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,209,261.32/10,466.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,605.88

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