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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,447.99, 15,675.26 and 3,052.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,447.99, 15,675.26 and 3,052.62 is: 4,579.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,447.99 : 15,675.26 = 3,052.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,447.99/15,675.26 = 3,052.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,447.99x = 15,675.26 × 3,052.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,447.99x = 47,850,596.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,850,596.92/10,447.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,579.89

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