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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,050.72, 15,073.20 and 3,030.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,050.72, 15,073.20 and 3,030.48 is: 4,544.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,050.72 : 15,073.20 = 3,030.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,050.72/15,073.20 = 3,030.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,050.72x = 15,073.20 × 3,030.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,050.72x = 45,679,031.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,679,031.14/10,050.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,544.85

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