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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,449.58, 15,675.38 and 3,053.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,449.58, 15,675.38 and 3,053.87 is: 4,581.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,449.58 : 15,675.38 = 3,053.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,449.58/15,675.38 = 3,053.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,449.58x = 15,675.38 × 3,053.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,449.58x = 47,870,572.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,870,572.72/10,449.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,581.10

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