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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,444.06, 15,665.48 and 3,048.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,444.06, 15,665.48 and 3,048.36 is: 4,572.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,444.06 : 15,665.48 = 3,048.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,444.06/15,665.48 = 3,048.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,444.06x = 15,665.48 × 3,048.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,444.06x = 47,754,022.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,754,022.61/10,444.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572.36

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