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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,163.86, 15,248.02 and 3,047.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,163.86, 15,248.02 and 3,047.81 is: 4,572.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,163.86 : 15,248.02 = 3,047.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,163.86/15,248.02 = 3,047.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,163.86x = 15,248.02 × 3,047.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,163.86x = 46,473,067.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,473,067.84/10,163.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572.38

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