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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,452.47, 15,679.76 and 3,057.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,452.47, 15,679.76 and 3,057.06 is: 4,585.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,452.47 : 15,679.76 = 3,057.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,452.47/15,679.76 = 3,057.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,452.47x = 15,679.76 × 3,057.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,452.47x = 47,933,951.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,933,951.82/10,452.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.90

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