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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,071.47, 15,101.24 and 3,049.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,071.47, 15,101.24 and 3,049.35 is: 4,572.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,071.47 : 15,101.24 = 3,049.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,071.47/15,101.24 = 3,049.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,071.47x = 15,101.24 × 3,049.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,071.47x = 46,048,950.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,048,950.95/10,071.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572.22

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