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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,454.92, 15,683.98 and 3,059.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,454.92, 15,683.98 and 3,059.92 is: 4,590.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,454.92 : 15,683.98 = 3,059.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,454.92/15,683.98 = 3,059.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,454.92x = 15,683.98 × 3,059.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,454.92x = 47,991,724.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,991,724.08/10,454.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,590.35

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