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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,064.80, 15,099.33 and 3,045.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,064.80, 15,099.33 and 3,045.34 is: 4,568.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,064.80 : 15,099.33 = 3,045.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,064.80/15,099.33 = 3,045.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,064.80x = 15,099.33 × 3,045.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,064.80x = 45,982,593.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,982,593.62/10,064.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,568.65

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