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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,048.32, 15,069.02 and 3,472.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,048.32, 15,069.02 and 3,472.97 is: 5,208.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,048.32 : 15,069.02 = 3,472.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,048.32/15,069.02 = 3,472.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,048.32x = 15,069.02 × 3,472.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,048.32x = 52,334,161.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,334,161.68/10,048.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,208.25

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