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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,046.80, 15,073.44 and 3,477.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,046.80, 15,073.44 and 3,477.16 is: 5,216.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,046.80 : 15,073.44 = 3,477.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,046.80/15,073.44 = 3,477.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,046.80x = 15,073.44 × 3,477.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,046.80x = 52,412,762.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,412,762.63/10,046.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,216.86

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