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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,046.88, 15,070.68 and 3,473.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,046.88, 15,070.68 and 3,473.28 is: 5,210.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,046.88 : 15,070.68 = 3,473.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,046.88/15,070.68 = 3,473.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,046.88x = 15,070.68 × 3,473.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,046.88x = 52,344,691.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,344,691.43/10,046.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,210.04

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