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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,049.49, 15,062.38 and 3,472.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,049.49, 15,062.38 and 3,472.09 is: 5,204.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,049.49 : 15,062.38 = 3,472.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,049.49/15,062.38 = 3,472.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,049.49x = 15,062.38 × 3,472.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,049.49x = 52,297,938.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,297,938.97/10,049.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,204.04

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