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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,064.55, 15,096.20 and 3,044.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,064.55, 15,096.20 and 3,044.55 is: 4,566.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,064.55 : 15,096.20 = 3,044.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,064.55/15,096.20 = 3,044.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,064.55x = 15,096.20 × 3,044.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,064.55x = 45,961,120.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,961,120.49/10,064.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,566.63

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