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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,444.70, 15,665.51 and 3,047.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,444.70, 15,665.51 and 3,047.18 is: 4,570.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,444.70 : 15,665.51 = 3,047.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,444.70/15,665.51 = 3,047.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,444.70x = 15,665.51 × 3,047.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,444.70x = 47,735,558.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,735,558.05/10,444.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,570.31

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