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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,449.08, 15,674.63 and 3,053.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,449.08, 15,674.63 and 3,053.37 is: 4,580.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,449.08 : 15,674.63 = 3,053.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,449.08/15,674.63 = 3,053.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,449.08x = 15,674.63 × 3,053.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,449.08x = 47,860,429.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,860,429.74/10,449.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,580.35

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