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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,441.70, 15,663.15 and 3,047.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,441.70, 15,663.15 and 3,047.30 is: 4,571.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,441.70 : 15,663.15 = 3,047.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,441.70/15,663.15 = 3,047.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,441.70x = 15,663.15 × 3,047.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,441.70x = 47,730,317.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,730,317.00/10,441.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,571.13

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