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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,449.95, 15,673.23 and 3,052.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,449.95, 15,673.23 and 3,052.89 is: 4,578.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,449.95 : 15,673.23 = 3,052.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,449.95/15,673.23 = 3,052.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,449.95x = 15,673.23 × 3,052.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,449.95x = 47,848,647.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,848,647.13/10,449.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,578.84

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