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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,047.48, 15,069.91 and 2,652.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,047.48, 15,069.91 and 2,652.49 is: 3,978.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,047.48 : 15,069.91 = 2,652.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,047.48/15,069.91 = 2,652.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,047.48x = 15,069.91 × 2,652.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,047.48x = 39,972,785.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,972,785.58/10,047.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,978.39

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