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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,070.88, 15,108.66 and 3,050.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,070.88, 15,108.66 and 3,050.94 is: 4,577.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,070.88 : 15,108.66 = 3,050.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,070.88/15,108.66 = 3,050.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,070.88x = 15,108.66 × 3,050.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,070.88x = 46,095,615.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,095,615.14/10,070.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.12

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