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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,068.87, 15,105.67 and 3,048.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,068.87, 15,105.67 and 3,048.94 is: 4,574.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,068.87 : 15,105.67 = 3,048.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,068.87/15,105.67 = 3,048.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,068.87x = 15,105.67 × 3,048.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,068.87x = 46,056,292.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,056,292.75/10,068.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,574.13

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