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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,441.60, 15,660.73 and 3,044.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,441.60, 15,660.73 and 3,044.33 is: 4,566.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,441.60 : 15,660.73 = 3,044.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,441.60/15,660.73 = 3,044.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,441.60x = 15,660.73 × 3,044.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,441.60x = 47,676,430.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,676,430.16/10,441.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,566.01

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