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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,010.25, 15,016.59 and 3,084.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,010.25, 15,016.59 and 3,084.75 is: 4,627.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,010.25 : 15,016.59 = 3,084.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,010.25/15,016.59 = 3,084.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,010.25x = 15,016.59 × 3,084.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,010.25x = 46,322,426.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,322,426.00/10,010.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,627.50

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