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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,468.54, 15,703.89 and 3,072.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,468.54, 15,703.89 and 3,072.97 is: 4,609.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,468.54 : 15,703.89 = 3,072.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,468.54/15,703.89 = 3,072.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,468.54x = 15,703.89 × 3,072.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,468.54x = 48,257,582.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,257,582.85/10,468.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,609.77

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