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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,444.99, 15,668.95 and 3,050.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,444.99, 15,668.95 and 3,050.00 is: 4,575.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,444.99 : 15,668.95 = 3,050.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,444.99/15,668.95 = 3,050.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,444.99x = 15,668.95 × 3,050.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,444.99x = 47,790,219.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,790,219.16/10,444.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.42

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