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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,245.02, 15,368.34 and 5,048.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,245.02, 15,368.34 and 5,048.06 is: 7,572.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,245.02 : 15,368.34 = 5,048.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,245.02/15,368.34 = 5,048.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,245.02x = 15,368.34 × 5,048.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,245.02x = 77,580,302.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,580,302.42/10,245.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,572.49

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