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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,082.93, 15,124.41 and 3,063

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,082.93, 15,124.41 and 3,063 is: 4,594.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,082.93 : 15,124.41 = 3,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,082.93/15,124.41 = 3,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,082.93x = 15,124.41 × 3,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,082.93x = 46,326,067.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,326,067.83/10,082.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,594.50

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