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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,052.79, 15,079.92 and 3,032.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,052.79, 15,079.92 and 3,032.25 is: 4,548.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,052.79 : 15,079.92 = 3,032.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,052.79/15,079.92 = 3,032.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,052.79x = 15,079.92 × 3,032.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,052.79x = 45,726,087.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,726,087.42/10,052.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,548.60

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