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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,489.79, 15,736.85 and 3,093.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,489.79, 15,736.85 and 3,093.54 is: 4,640.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,489.79 : 15,736.85 = 3,093.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,489.79/15,736.85 = 3,093.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,489.79x = 15,736.85 × 3,093.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,489.79x = 48,682,559.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,682,559.48/10,489.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.95

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