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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,442.29, 15,660.35 and 3,044.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,442.29, 15,660.35 and 3,044.42 is: 4,565.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,442.29 : 15,660.35 = 3,044.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,442.29/15,660.35 = 3,044.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,442.29x = 15,660.35 × 3,044.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,442.29x = 47,676,682.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,676,682.75/10,442.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,565.73

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