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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,009.26, 15,015.52 and 3,083.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,009.26, 15,015.52 and 3,083.76 is: 4,626.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,009.26 : 15,015.52 = 3,083.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,009.26/15,015.52 = 3,083.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,009.26x = 15,015.52 × 3,083.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,009.26x = 46,304,263.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,304,263.81/10,009.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,626.14

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