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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,441.31, 15,664.56 and 3,045.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,441.31, 15,664.56 and 3,045.83 is: 4,569.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,441.31 : 15,664.56 = 3,045.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,441.31/15,664.56 = 3,045.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,441.31x = 15,664.56 × 3,045.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,441.31x = 47,711,508.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,711,508.46/10,441.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,569.50

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