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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,046.30, 15,072.57 and 6,048.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,046.30, 15,072.57 and 6,048.02 is: 9,073.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,046.30 : 15,072.57 = 6,048.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,046.30/15,072.57 = 6,048.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,046.30x = 15,072.57 × 6,048.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,046.30x = 91,159,242.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,159,242.49/10,046.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,073.92

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