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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,444.73, 15,665.42 and 3,047.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,444.73, 15,665.42 and 3,047.46 is: 4,570.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,444.73 : 15,665.42 = 3,047.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,444.73/15,665.42 = 3,047.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,444.73x = 15,665.42 × 3,047.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,444.73x = 47,739,672.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,739,672.56/10,444.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,570.69

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