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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,002.30, 15,003.45 and 3,075.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,002.30, 15,003.45 and 3,075.90 is: 4,613.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,002.30 : 15,003.45 = 3,075.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,002.30/15,003.45 = 3,075.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,002.30x = 15,003.45 × 3,075.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,002.30x = 46,149,111.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,149,111.86/10,002.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,613.85

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