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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,067.51, 15,103.35 and 3,047.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,067.51, 15,103.35 and 3,047.91 is: 4,572.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,067.51 : 15,103.35 = 3,047.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,067.51/15,103.35 = 3,047.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,067.51x = 15,103.35 × 3,047.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,067.51x = 46,033,651.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,033,651.50/10,067.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572.50

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