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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,048.58, 15,072.23 and 3,028.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,048.58, 15,072.23 and 3,028.82 is: 4,543.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,048.58 : 15,072.23 = 3,028.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,048.58/15,072.23 = 3,028.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,048.58x = 15,072.23 × 3,028.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,048.58x = 45,651,138.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,651,138.99/10,048.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,543.04

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