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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,248.63, 15,363.23 and 5,048.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,248.63, 15,363.23 and 5,048.43 is: 7,567.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,248.63 : 15,363.23 = 5,048.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,248.63/15,363.23 = 5,048.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,248.63x = 15,363.23 × 5,048.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,248.63x = 77,560,165.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,560,165.99/10,248.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,567.86

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