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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,008.41, 15,012.61 and 3,082.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,008.41, 15,012.61 and 3,082.91 is: 4,624.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,008.41 : 15,012.61 = 3,082.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,008.41/15,012.61 = 3,082.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,008.41x = 15,012.61 × 3,082.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,008.41x = 46,282,442.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,282,442.72/10,008.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,624.36

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