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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,468.77, 15,701.99 and 3,073.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,468.77, 15,701.99 and 3,073.29 is: 4,609.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,468.77 : 15,701.99 = 3,073.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,468.77/15,701.99 = 3,073.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,468.77x = 15,701.99 × 3,073.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,468.77x = 48,256,753.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,256,753.48/10,468.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,609.59

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