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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,049.80, 15,074.70 and 3,123.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,049.80, 15,074.70 and 3,123.40 is: 4,685.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,049.80 : 15,074.70 = 3,123.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,049.80/15,074.70 = 3,123.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,049.80x = 15,074.70 × 3,123.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,049.80x = 47,084,317.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,084,317.98/10,049.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,685.10

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