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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,010.52, 15,017.40 and 3,085.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,010.52, 15,017.40 and 3,085.02 is: 4,628.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,010.52 : 15,017.40 = 3,085.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,010.52/15,017.40 = 3,085.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,010.52x = 15,017.40 × 3,085.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,010.52x = 46,328,979.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,328,979.35/10,010.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,628.03

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