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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,066.47, 15,093.73 and 3,044.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,066.47, 15,093.73 and 3,044.35 is: 4,564.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,066.47 : 15,093.73 = 3,044.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,066.47/15,093.73 = 3,044.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,066.47x = 15,093.73 × 3,044.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,066.47x = 45,950,596.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,950,596.93/10,066.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,564.72

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