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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,066.76, 15,094.26 and 3,044.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,066.76, 15,094.26 and 3,044.68 is: 4,565.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,066.76 : 15,094.26 = 3,044.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,066.76/15,094.26 = 3,044.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,066.76x = 15,094.26 × 3,044.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,066.76x = 45,957,191.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,957,191.54/10,066.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,565.24

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