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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,446.42, 15,671.19 and 3,049.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,446.42, 15,671.19 and 3,049.92 is: 4,575.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,446.42 : 15,671.19 = 3,049.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,446.42/15,671.19 = 3,049.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,446.42x = 15,671.19 × 3,049.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,446.42x = 47,795,875.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,795,875.80/10,446.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.34

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