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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,544.60, 15,819.42 and 3,149.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,544.60, 15,819.42 and 3,149.66 is: 4,725.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,544.60 : 15,819.42 = 3,149.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,544.60/15,819.42 = 3,149.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,544.60x = 15,819.42 × 3,149.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,544.60x = 49,825,794.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,825,794.40/10,544.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,725.24

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