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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,048.56, 15,069.72 and 3,383.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,048.56, 15,069.72 and 3,383.76 is: 5,074.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,048.56 : 15,069.72 = 3,383.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,048.56/15,069.72 = 3,383.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,048.56x = 15,069.72 × 3,383.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,048.56x = 50,992,315.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,992,315.75/10,048.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,074.59

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