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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,047.68, 15,073.26 and 3,383.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,047.68, 15,073.26 and 3,383.54 is: 5,075.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,047.68 : 15,073.26 = 3,383.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,047.68/15,073.26 = 3,383.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,047.68x = 15,073.26 × 3,383.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,047.68x = 51,000,978.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,000,978.14/10,047.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,075.90

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