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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,048.58, 15,069.84 and 6,306.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,048.58, 15,069.84 and 6,306.03 is: 9,457.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,048.58 : 15,069.84 = 6,306.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,048.58/15,069.84 = 6,306.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,048.58x = 15,069.84 × 6,306.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,048.58x = 95,030,863.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,030,863.14/10,048.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,457.15

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