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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,043.52, 15,060.48 and 3,114.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,043.52, 15,060.48 and 3,114.24 is: 4,669.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,043.52 : 15,060.48 = 3,114.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,043.52/15,060.48 = 3,114.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,043.52x = 15,060.48 × 3,114.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,043.52x = 46,901,949.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,901,949.24/10,043.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,669.87

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