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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,049.83, 15,081.65 and 3,476.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,049.83, 15,081.65 and 3,476.02 is: 5,216.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,049.83 : 15,081.65 = 3,476.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,049.83/15,081.65 = 3,476.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,049.83x = 15,081.65 × 3,476.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,049.83x = 52,424,125.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,424,125.72/10,049.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,216.42

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