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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,451.52, 15,679.71 and 3,056.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,451.52, 15,679.71 and 3,056.04 is: 4,584.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,451.52 : 15,679.71 = 3,056.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,451.52/15,679.71 = 3,056.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,451.52x = 15,679.71 × 3,056.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,451.52x = 47,917,820.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,917,820.95/10,451.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,584.77

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