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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,448.92, 15,669.73 and 3,053.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,448.92, 15,669.73 and 3,053.22 is: 4,578.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,448.92 : 15,669.73 = 3,053.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,448.92/15,669.73 = 3,053.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,448.92x = 15,669.73 × 3,053.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,448.92x = 47,843,133.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,843,133.03/10,448.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,578.76

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