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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,010.70, 15,016.23 and 3,085.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,010.70, 15,016.23 and 3,085.02 is: 4,627.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,010.70 : 15,016.23 = 3,085.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,010.70/15,016.23 = 3,085.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,010.70x = 15,016.23 × 3,085.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,010.70x = 46,325,369.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,325,369.87/10,010.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,627.59

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