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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,049.14, 15,073.72 and 3,471.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,049.14, 15,073.72 and 3,471.74 is: 5,207.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,049.14 : 15,073.72 = 3,471.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,049.14/15,073.72 = 3,471.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,049.14x = 15,073.72 × 3,471.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,049.14x = 52,332,036.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,332,036.67/10,049.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,207.61

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