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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,498.35, 15,747.66 and 3,102.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,498.35, 15,747.66 and 3,102.92 is: 4,654.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,498.35 : 15,747.66 = 3,102.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,498.35/15,747.66 = 3,102.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,498.35x = 15,747.66 × 3,102.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,498.35x = 48,863,729.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,863,729.17/10,498.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,654.42

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