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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,034.64, 15,047.58 and 3,107.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,034.64, 15,047.58 and 3,107.52 is: 4,659.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,034.64 : 15,047.58 = 3,107.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,034.64/15,047.58 = 3,107.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,034.64x = 15,047.58 × 3,107.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,034.64x = 46,760,655.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,760,655.80/10,034.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,659.92

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