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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,047.08, 15,068.69 and 3,471.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,047.08, 15,068.69 and 3,471.90 is: 5,207.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,047.08 : 15,068.69 = 3,471.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,047.08/15,068.69 = 3,471.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,047.08x = 15,068.69 × 3,471.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,047.08x = 52,316,967.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,316,967.45/10,047.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,207.18

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