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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,450.98, 15,679.77 and 3,055.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,450.98, 15,679.77 and 3,055.62 is: 4,584.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,450.98 : 15,679.77 = 3,055.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,450.98/15,679.77 = 3,055.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,450.98x = 15,679.77 × 3,055.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,450.98x = 47,911,418.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,911,418.81/10,450.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,584.39

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