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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,040.16, 15,069.96 and 4,849.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,040.16, 15,069.96 and 4,849.68 is: 7,279.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,040.16 : 15,069.96 = 4,849.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,040.16/15,069.96 = 4,849.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,040.16x = 15,069.96 × 4,849.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,040.16x = 73,084,483.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,084,483.61/10,040.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,279.22

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