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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,047.87, 15,068.96 and 3,025.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,047.87, 15,068.96 and 3,025.98 is: 4,538.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,047.87 : 15,068.96 = 3,025.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,047.87/15,068.96 = 3,025.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,047.87x = 15,068.96 × 3,025.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,047.87x = 45,598,356.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,598,356.45/10,047.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,538.11

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