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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,068.98, 15,105.05 and 3,048.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,068.98, 15,105.05 and 3,048.12 is: 4,572.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,068.98 : 15,105.05 = 3,048.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,068.98/15,105.05 = 3,048.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,068.98x = 15,105.05 × 3,048.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,068.98x = 46,041,989.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,041,989.77/10,068.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572.66

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