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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,748.46, 15,992.64 and 10,480.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,748.46, 15,992.64 and 10,480.62 is: 15,594.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,748.46 : 15,992.64 = 10,480.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,748.46/15,992.64 = 10,480.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,748.46x = 15,992.64 × 10,480.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,748.46x = 167,612,782.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,612,782.64/10,748.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,594.12

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