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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,468.32, 15,702.88 and 3,072.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,468.32, 15,702.88 and 3,072.80 is: 4,609.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,468.32 : 15,702.88 = 3,072.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,468.32/15,702.88 = 3,072.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,468.32x = 15,702.88 × 3,072.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,468.32x = 48,251,809.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,251,809.66/10,468.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,609.32

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