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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,048.70, 15,051.78 and 6,349.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,048.70, 15,051.78 and 6,349.04 is: 9,510.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,048.70 : 15,051.78 = 6,349.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,048.70/15,051.78 = 6,349.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,048.70x = 15,051.78 × 6,349.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,048.70x = 95,564,353.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,564,353.29/10,048.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,510.12

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