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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,444.80, 15,669.52 and 3,049.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,444.80, 15,669.52 and 3,049.82 is: 4,575.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,444.80 : 15,669.52 = 3,049.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,444.80/15,669.52 = 3,049.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,444.80x = 15,669.52 × 3,049.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,444.80x = 47,789,215.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,789,215.49/10,444.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.41

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