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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,052.94, 15,080.66 and 3,031.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,052.94, 15,080.66 and 3,031.86 is: 4,548.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,052.94 : 15,080.66 = 3,031.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,052.94/15,080.66 = 3,031.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,052.94x = 15,080.66 × 3,031.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,052.94x = 45,722,449.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,722,449.83/10,052.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,548.17

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