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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,010.26, 15,017.02 and 3,084.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,010.26, 15,017.02 and 3,084.76 is: 4,627.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,010.26 : 15,017.02 = 3,084.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,010.26/15,017.02 = 3,084.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,010.26x = 15,017.02 × 3,084.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,010.26x = 46,323,902.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,323,902.62/10,010.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,627.64

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