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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,445.21, 15,666.26 and 3,047.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,445.21, 15,666.26 and 3,047.68 is: 4,571.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,445.21 : 15,666.26 = 3,047.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,445.21/15,666.26 = 3,047.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,445.21x = 15,666.26 × 3,047.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,445.21x = 47,745,668.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,745,668.95/10,445.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,571.06

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