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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,074.72, 15,112.08 and 3,054.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,074.72, 15,112.08 and 3,054.72 is: 4,582.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,074.72 : 15,112.08 = 3,054.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,074.72/15,112.08 = 3,054.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,074.72x = 15,112.08 × 3,054.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,074.72x = 46,163,173.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,163,173.02/10,074.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,582.08

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