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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,263.06, 15,392.97 and 3,048.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,263.06, 15,392.97 and 3,048.39 is: 4,572.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,263.06 : 15,392.97 = 3,048.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,263.06/15,392.97 = 3,048.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,263.06x = 15,392.97 × 3,048.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,263.06x = 46,923,775.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,923,775.82/10,263.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572.10

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