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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,002.16, 15,003.96 and 3,076.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,002.16, 15,003.96 and 3,076.84 is: 4,615.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,002.16 : 15,003.96 = 3,076.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,002.16/15,003.96 = 3,076.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,002.16x = 15,003.96 × 3,076.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,002.16x = 46,164,784.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,164,784.29/10,002.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,615.48

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