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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,048.21, 15,075.97 and 3,475.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,048.21, 15,075.97 and 3,475.06 is: 5,213.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,048.21 : 15,075.97 = 3,475.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,048.21/15,075.97 = 3,475.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,048.21x = 15,075.97 × 3,475.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,048.21x = 52,389,853.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,389,853.93/10,048.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,213.85

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