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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,444.48, 15,663.61 and 3,046.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,444.48, 15,663.61 and 3,046.95 is: 4,569.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,444.48 : 15,663.61 = 3,046.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,444.48/15,663.61 = 3,046.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,444.48x = 15,663.61 × 3,046.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,444.48x = 47,726,240.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,726,240.30/10,444.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,569.52

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