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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,049.64, 15,074.47 and 3,472.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,049.64, 15,074.47 and 3,472.24 is: 5,208.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,049.64 : 15,074.47 = 3,472.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,049.64/15,074.47 = 3,472.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,049.64x = 15,074.47 × 3,472.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,049.64x = 52,342,177.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,342,177.71/10,049.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,208.36

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