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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,448.22, 15,668.61 and 3,050.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,448.22, 15,668.61 and 3,050.76 is: 4,575.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,448.22 : 15,668.61 = 3,050.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,448.22/15,668.61 = 3,050.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,448.22x = 15,668.61 × 3,050.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,448.22x = 47,801,168.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,801,168.64/10,448.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.05

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