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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,010.48, 15,017.20 and 3,083.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,010.48, 15,017.20 and 3,083.36 is: 4,625.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,010.48 : 15,017.20 = 3,083.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,010.48/15,017.20 = 3,083.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,010.48x = 15,017.20 × 3,083.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,010.48x = 46,303,433.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,303,433.79/10,010.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,625.50

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