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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,492.61, 15,741.47 and 3,096.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,492.61, 15,741.47 and 3,096.91 is: 4,646.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,492.61 : 15,741.47 = 3,096.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,492.61/15,741.47 = 3,096.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,492.61x = 15,741.47 × 3,096.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,492.61x = 48,749,861.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,749,861.02/10,492.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,646.11

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