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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,264.06, 15,394.47 and 3,049.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,264.06, 15,394.47 and 3,049.39 is: 4,573.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,264.06 : 15,394.47 = 3,049.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,264.06/15,394.47 = 3,049.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,264.06x = 15,394.47 × 3,049.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,264.06x = 46,943,742.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,943,742.87/10,264.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,573.60

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