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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,444.89, 15,665.79 and 3,047.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,444.89, 15,665.79 and 3,047.37 is: 4,570.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,444.89 : 15,665.79 = 3,047.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,444.89/15,665.79 = 3,047.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,444.89x = 15,665.79 × 3,047.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,444.89x = 47,739,380.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,739,380.14/10,444.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,570.60

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