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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,047.33, 15,069.06 and 3,472.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,047.33, 15,069.06 and 3,472.15 is: 5,207.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,047.33 : 15,069.06 = 3,472.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,047.33/15,069.06 = 3,472.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,047.33x = 15,069.06 × 3,472.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,047.33x = 52,322,036.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,322,036.68/10,047.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,207.56

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