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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,066.59, 15,099.21 and 3,046.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,066.59, 15,099.21 and 3,046.82 is: 4,570.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,066.59 : 15,099.21 = 3,046.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,066.59/15,099.21 = 3,046.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,066.59x = 15,099.21 × 3,046.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,066.59x = 46,004,499.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,004,499.52/10,066.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,570.02

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