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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,442.66, 15,663.98 and 3,047.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,442.66, 15,663.98 and 3,047.87 is: 4,571.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,442.66 : 15,663.98 = 3,047.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,442.66/15,663.98 = 3,047.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,442.66x = 15,663.98 × 3,047.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,442.66x = 47,741,821.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,741,821.50/10,442.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,571.81

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