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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,049.37, 15,071.21 and 3,027.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,049.37, 15,071.21 and 3,027.48 is: 4,540.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,049.37 : 15,071.21 = 3,027.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,049.37/15,071.21 = 3,027.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,049.37x = 15,071.21 × 3,027.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,049.37x = 45,627,771.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,627,771.71/10,049.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,540.36

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