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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,066.35, 15,099.65 and 3,046.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,066.35, 15,099.65 and 3,046.41 is: 4,569.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,066.35 : 15,099.65 = 3,046.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,066.35/15,099.65 = 3,046.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,066.35x = 15,099.65 × 3,046.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,066.35x = 45,999,724.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,999,724.76/10,066.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,569.65

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