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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,446.54, 15,671.84 and 3,051.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,446.54, 15,671.84 and 3,051.03 is: 4,577.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,446.54 : 15,671.84 = 3,051.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,446.54/15,671.84 = 3,051.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,446.54x = 15,671.84 × 3,051.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,446.54x = 47,815,254.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,815,254.00/10,446.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.14

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