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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,442.16, 15,661.58 and 3,044.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,442.16, 15,661.58 and 3,044.89 is: 4,566.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,442.16 : 15,661.58 = 3,044.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,442.16/15,661.58 = 3,044.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,442.16x = 15,661.58 × 3,044.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,442.16x = 47,687,773.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,687,773.10/10,442.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,566.85

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