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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,047.88, 15,072.94 and 3,473.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,047.88, 15,072.94 and 3,473.32 is: 5,210.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,047.88 : 15,072.94 = 3,473.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,047.88/15,072.94 = 3,473.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,047.88x = 15,072.94 × 3,473.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,047.88x = 52,353,143.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,353,143.96/10,047.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,210.37

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