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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,441.41, 15,660.45 and 3,044.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,441.41, 15,660.45 and 3,044.14 is: 4,565.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,441.41 : 15,660.45 = 3,044.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,441.41/15,660.45 = 3,044.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,441.41x = 15,660.45 × 3,044.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,441.41x = 47,672,563.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,672,563.11/10,441.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,565.72

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