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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,003.64, 15,004.92 and 3,078.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,003.64, 15,004.92 and 3,078.16 is: 4,617.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,003.64 : 15,004.92 = 3,078.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,003.64/15,004.92 = 3,078.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,003.64x = 15,004.92 × 3,078.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,003.64x = 46,187,544.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,187,544.55/10,003.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,617.07

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