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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,023.48, 15,035.76 and 3,098.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,023.48, 15,035.76 and 3,098.52 is: 4,647.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,023.48 : 15,035.76 = 3,098.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,023.48/15,035.76 = 3,098.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,023.48x = 15,035.76 × 3,098.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,023.48x = 46,588,603.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,588,603.08/10,023.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.95

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