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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,068.35, 15,102.45 and 3,048.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,068.35, 15,102.45 and 3,048.35 is: 4,572.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,068.35 : 15,102.45 = 3,048.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,068.35/15,102.45 = 3,048.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,068.35x = 15,102.45 × 3,048.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,068.35x = 46,037,553.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,037,553.46/10,068.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572.50

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