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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,450.79, 15,676.52 and 3,054.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,450.79, 15,676.52 and 3,054.62 is: 4,582.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,450.79 : 15,676.52 = 3,054.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,450.79/15,676.52 = 3,054.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,450.79x = 15,676.52 × 3,054.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,450.79x = 47,885,811.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,885,811.52/10,450.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,582.03

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