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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,048.76, 15,073.90 and 3,385.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,048.76, 15,073.90 and 3,385.30 is: 5,078.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,048.76 : 15,073.90 = 3,385.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,048.76/15,073.90 = 3,385.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,048.76x = 15,073.90 × 3,385.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,048.76x = 51,029,627.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,029,627.52/10,048.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,078.20

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