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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,048.49, 15,060.88 and 3,471.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,048.49, 15,060.88 and 3,471.09 is: 5,202.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,048.49 : 15,060.88 = 3,471.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,048.49/15,060.88 = 3,471.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,048.49x = 15,060.88 × 3,471.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,048.49x = 52,277,669.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,277,669.96/10,048.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,202.54

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