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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,454.55, 15,680.65 and 3,059.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,454.55, 15,680.65 and 3,059.06 is: 4,588.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,454.55 : 15,680.65 = 3,059.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,454.55/15,680.65 = 3,059.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,454.55x = 15,680.65 × 3,059.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,454.55x = 47,968,033.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,968,033.89/10,454.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.25

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