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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,068.30, 15,101.82 and 3,048.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,068.30, 15,101.82 and 3,048.30 is: 4,572.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,068.30 : 15,101.82 = 3,048.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,068.30/15,101.82 = 3,048.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,068.30x = 15,101.82 × 3,048.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,068.30x = 46,034,877.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,034,877.91/10,068.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572.26

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