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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,164.36, 15,248.77 and 3,048.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,164.36, 15,248.77 and 3,048.31 is: 4,573.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,164.36 : 15,248.77 = 3,048.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,164.36/15,248.77 = 3,048.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,164.36x = 15,248.77 × 3,048.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,164.36x = 46,482,978.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,482,978.08/10,164.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,573.13

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