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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,049.64, 15,057.82 and 3,472.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,049.64, 15,057.82 and 3,472.17 is: 5,202.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,049.64 : 15,057.82 = 3,472.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,049.64/15,057.82 = 3,472.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,049.64x = 15,057.82 × 3,472.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,049.64x = 52,283,310.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,283,310.87/10,049.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,202.51

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