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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,066.59, 15,093.92 and 3,044.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,066.59, 15,093.92 and 3,044.48 is: 4,564.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,066.59 : 15,093.92 = 3,044.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,066.59/15,093.92 = 3,044.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,066.59x = 15,093.92 × 3,044.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,066.59x = 45,953,069.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,953,069.70/10,066.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,564.91

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