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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,072.93, 15,112.13 and 3,052.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,072.93, 15,112.13 and 3,052.66 is: 4,579.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,072.93 : 15,112.13 = 3,052.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,072.93/15,112.13 = 3,052.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,072.93x = 15,112.13 × 3,052.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,072.93x = 46,132,141.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,132,141.72/10,072.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,579.81

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