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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,541.28, 15,812.96 and 3,045.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,541.28, 15,812.96 and 3,045.02 is: 4,567.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,541.28 : 15,812.96 = 3,045.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,541.28/15,812.96 = 3,045.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,541.28x = 15,812.96 × 3,045.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,541.28x = 48,150,779.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,150,779.46/10,541.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,567.83

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