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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,443.83, 15,666.75 and 3,048.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,443.83, 15,666.75 and 3,048.12 is: 4,572.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,443.83 : 15,666.75 = 3,048.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,443.83/15,666.75 = 3,048.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,443.83x = 15,666.75 × 3,048.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,443.83x = 47,754,134.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,754,134.01/10,443.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572.48

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