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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,451.73, 15,680.18 and 3,056.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,451.73, 15,680.18 and 3,056.33 is: 4,585.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,451.73 : 15,680.18 = 3,056.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,451.73/15,680.18 = 3,056.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,451.73x = 15,680.18 × 3,056.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,451.73x = 47,923,851.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,923,851.38/10,451.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.25

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