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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,497.44, 15,742.46 and 3,099.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,497.44, 15,742.46 and 3,099.92 is: 4,648.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,497.44 : 15,742.46 = 3,099.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,497.44/15,742.46 = 3,099.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,497.44x = 15,742.46 × 3,099.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,497.44x = 48,800,366.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,800,366.60/10,497.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,648.79

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