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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,447.29, 15,667.83 and 3,049.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,447.29, 15,667.83 and 3,049.76 is: 4,573.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,447.29 : 15,667.83 = 3,049.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,447.29/15,667.83 = 3,049.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,447.29x = 15,667.83 × 3,049.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,447.29x = 47,783,160.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,783,160.39/10,447.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,573.74

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