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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,467.63, 15,701.23 and 3,071.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,467.63, 15,701.23 and 3,071.93 is: 4,607.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,467.63 : 15,701.23 = 3,071.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,467.63/15,701.23 = 3,071.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,467.63x = 15,701.23 × 3,071.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,467.63x = 48,232,985.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,232,985.61/10,467.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,607.82

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