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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,450.58, 15,676.88 and 3,054.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,450.58, 15,676.88 and 3,054.87 is: 4,582.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,450.58 : 15,676.88 = 3,054.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,450.58/15,676.88 = 3,054.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,450.58x = 15,676.88 × 3,054.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,450.58x = 47,890,830.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,890,830.41/10,450.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,582.60

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