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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,052.48, 15,074.76 and 3,030.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,052.48, 15,074.76 and 3,030.32 is: 4,544.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,052.48 : 15,074.76 = 3,030.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,052.48/15,074.76 = 3,030.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,052.48x = 15,074.76 × 3,030.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,052.48x = 45,681,346.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,681,346.72/10,052.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,544.29

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