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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,048.07, 15,069.10 and 6,305.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,048.07, 15,069.10 and 6,305.53 is: 9,456.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,048.07 : 15,069.10 = 6,305.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,048.07/15,069.10 = 6,305.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,048.07x = 15,069.10 × 6,305.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,048.07x = 95,018,662.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,018,662.12/10,048.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,456.41

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