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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,450.11, 15,676.64 and 3,055.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,450.11, 15,676.64 and 3,055.12 is: 4,583.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,450.11 : 15,676.64 = 3,055.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,450.11/15,676.64 = 3,055.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,450.11x = 15,676.64 × 3,055.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,450.11x = 47,893,973.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,893,973.39/10,450.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,583.11

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