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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,450.29, 15,675.77 and 3,054.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,450.29, 15,675.77 and 3,054.12 is: 4,581.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,450.29 : 15,675.77 = 3,054.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,450.29/15,675.77 = 3,054.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,450.29x = 15,675.77 × 3,054.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,450.29x = 47,875,682.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,875,682.67/10,450.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,581.28

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