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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,449.63, 15,677.42 and 3,054.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,449.63, 15,677.42 and 3,054.06 is: 4,581.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,449.63 : 15,677.42 = 3,054.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,449.63/15,677.42 = 3,054.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,449.63x = 15,677.42 × 3,054.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,449.63x = 47,879,766.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,879,766.05/10,449.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,581.96

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