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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,001.80, 15,002.70 and 3,075.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,001.80, 15,002.70 and 3,075.40 is: 4,613.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,001.80 : 15,002.70 = 3,075.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,001.80/15,002.70 = 3,075.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,001.80x = 15,002.70 × 3,075.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,001.80x = 46,139,303.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,139,303.58/10,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,613.10

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