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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,009.07, 15,015.24 and 3,083.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,009.07, 15,015.24 and 3,083.57 is: 4,625.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,009.07 : 15,015.24 = 3,083.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,009.07/15,015.24 = 3,083.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,009.07x = 15,015.24 × 3,083.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,009.07x = 46,300,581.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,300,581.14/10,009.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,625.86

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