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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,441.93, 15,663.43 and 3,046.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,441.93, 15,663.43 and 3,046.95 is: 4,570.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,441.93 : 15,663.43 = 3,046.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,441.93/15,663.43 = 3,046.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,441.93x = 15,663.43 × 3,046.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,441.93x = 47,725,674.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,725,674.71/10,441.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,570.58

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