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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,468.02, 15,700.86 and 3,072.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,468.02, 15,700.86 and 3,072.54 is: 4,608.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,468.02 : 15,700.86 = 3,072.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,468.02/15,700.86 = 3,072.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,468.02x = 15,700.86 × 3,072.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,468.02x = 48,241,520.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,241,520.38/10,468.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,608.47

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