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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,490.01, 15,729.60 and 3,093.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,490.01, 15,729.60 and 3,093.53 is: 4,638.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,490.01 : 15,729.60 = 3,093.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,490.01/15,729.60 = 3,093.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,490.01x = 15,729.60 × 3,093.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,490.01x = 48,659,989.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,659,989.49/10,490.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.70

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