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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,008.29, 15,014.06 and 3,081.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,008.29, 15,014.06 and 3,081.17 is: 4,622.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,008.29 : 15,014.06 = 3,081.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,008.29/15,014.06 = 3,081.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,008.29x = 15,014.06 × 3,081.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,008.29x = 46,260,871.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,260,871.25/10,008.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,622.26

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