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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,048.91, 15,076.98 and 3,475.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,048.91, 15,076.98 and 3,475.76 is: 5,214.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,048.91 : 15,076.98 = 3,475.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,048.91/15,076.98 = 3,475.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,048.91x = 15,076.98 × 3,475.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,048.91x = 52,403,964.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,403,964.00/10,048.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,214.89

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