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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,073.44, 15,110.56 and 3,148

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,073.44, 15,110.56 and 3,148 is: 4,722.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,073.44 : 15,110.56 = 3,148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,073.44/15,110.56 = 3,148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,073.44x = 15,110.56 × 3,148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,073.44x = 47,568,042.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,568,042.88/10,073.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,722.13

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