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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,047.14, 15,072.93 and 3,027.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,047.14, 15,072.93 and 3,027.68 is: 4,542.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,047.14 : 15,072.93 = 3,027.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,047.14/15,072.93 = 3,027.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,047.14x = 15,072.93 × 3,027.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,047.14x = 45,635,933.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,635,933.34/10,047.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,542.18

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