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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,006.16, 15,009.23 and 3,080.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,006.16, 15,009.23 and 3,080.66 is: 4,620.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,006.16 : 15,009.23 = 3,080.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,006.16/15,009.23 = 3,080.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,006.16x = 15,009.23 × 3,080.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,006.16x = 46,238,267.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,238,267.15/10,006.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,620.98

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