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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,046.91, 15,073.98 and 3,473.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,046.91, 15,073.98 and 3,473.76 is: 5,211.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,046.91 : 15,073.98 = 3,473.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,046.91/15,073.98 = 3,473.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,046.91x = 15,073.98 × 3,473.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,046.91x = 52,363,388.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,363,388.76/10,046.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,211.89

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