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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,494.70, 15,739.62 and 3,097.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,494.70, 15,739.62 and 3,097.17 is: 4,645.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,494.70 : 15,739.62 = 3,097.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,494.70/15,739.62 = 3,097.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,494.70x = 15,739.62 × 3,097.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,494.70x = 48,748,267.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,748,267.26/10,494.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,645.04

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