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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,467.26, 15,703.06 and 3,071.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,467.26, 15,703.06 and 3,071.96 is: 4,608.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,467.26 : 15,703.06 = 3,071.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,467.26/15,703.06 = 3,071.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,467.26x = 15,703.06 × 3,071.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,467.26x = 48,239,172.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,239,172.20/10,467.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,608.58

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