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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,048.04, 15,071.84 and 3,122.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,048.04, 15,071.84 and 3,122.52 is: 4,683.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,048.04 : 15,071.84 = 3,122.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,048.04/15,071.84 = 3,122.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,048.04x = 15,071.84 × 3,122.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,048.04x = 47,062,121.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,062,121.84/10,048.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,683.71

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